E-Book, Englisch, 268 Seiten
Enemies of Our Own Making
E-Book, Englisch, 268 Seiten
Reihe: Role Theory and International Relations
ISBN: 978-1-315-52591-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Akan Malici and Stephen G. Walker argue that the dynamics of U.S.-Iran relations are based on role conflicts. Iran has long desired to enact roles of active independence and national sovereignty in world politics. However, it continued to be cast by others into client or rebel roles of national inferiority. In this book the authors examine these role conflicts during three crucial episodes in U.S.-Iran relations: the oil nationalization crisis and the ensuing clandestine coup aided by the CIA to overthrow the Iranian regime in 1950-1953; the Iranian revolution followed by the hostage crisis in 1979-1981; the reformist years pre- and post- 9/11 under Mohammad Khatami from 1997 to 2002. Their application of role theory is theoretically and methodologically progressive and innovative in illuminating aspects of U.S.-Iran relations. It allows for a better understanding of the past, navigating the present, and anticipating the future in order to avoid foreign policy mistakes.
Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations is a useful resource for international relations and foreign policy scholars who want to learn more about progress in international relations theory and U.S. relations with Iran.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. Making Friends and Enemies in World Politics.
2. The Iranian Quest for Independence
3. Role Theory and U.S.-Iran Relations.
4. The Oil Nationalization Crisis and the Coup.
5. Remaking Patron-Client Relations.
6. The Iranian Revolution and the Hostage Crisis.
7. Making Enemies.
8. Iran’s New Leader and the September 11 Attacks.
9. Making Partners.
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