Iran, Israel, and the United States

Regime Security vs. Political Legitimacy

Jalil Roshandel, Nathan Chapman Lean

• Publisher: Praeger
• Year: 2011
• Print ISBN: 9780313386978
• eBook ISBN: 9780313386985
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: National Security
• Index: Politics & International Relations

Providing an unbiased analysis of the past, present, and future of the hostile relationship between Iran, Israel, and the United States, this book presents an up-to-date discussion of the security implications for each of the two states as well as the entire region. Ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel are highly dangerous for the Middle East and have the potential to spark another major war in the region, perhaps on a much larger scale than prior conflicts. Such a confrontation between the two nations would jeopardize regional and international security, and is of immediate concern for the United States. In this new book noted scholar Jalil Roshandel provides an in-depth look at topics such as Iranian state support for terrorism, its pursuit of nuclear capability and weapons, the implications of this activity for Israel, and their relations with the Iraqi Kurdish region. The United States' role in this conflict is also detailed, including a history if its relations with Iran, policy with Israel, and position as potential mediator. This book offers valuable context that explains the evolution of these relationships rather than simply summarizing the past and present situations, and concludes with thought-provoking policy alternatives for decision makers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Contents
• Acronyms
• Glossary
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Iranian Politics: Domestic Issues and International Relationships
• 3 Israel: Politics and People
• 4 Regional Politics and Proxy Groups
• 5 Nuclear Dynamics: Potential Threats and Consequences
• 6 Recent Conflicts
• 7 Iran and the United States
• 8 Conclusion
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Index