Russia–Iran Relations Since the End of the Cold War

This book presents a comprehensive, systematic analysis of RussiaΓÇô Iran relations in the period following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It discusses the key areas ΓÇô such as trade, arms sales, nuclear developments, and potential areas of friction in the Caspian Sea ΓÇô where co-operation is possible; charts different phases of increasing and declining co-operation; and relates these changes to security considerations and domestic factors in both countries. Throughout, the book argues that the potential for co-operation between the two countries is much greater than people realize, and it concludes by assessing how RussiaΓÇôIran relations are likely to develop in future.