Much attention in the West has focused on Iran as a problem country. This book challenges the representations of Iran as a hostile regional power led by ideologues, and goes further by discussing how international relations are viewed from inside Iran itself, outlining the factors which underpin Iranian thinking on international relations and considering what role Iran, as a large and significant country in the Middle East, ought to play in a fairly constructed international system. The book is written by leading scholars and policy makers from inside, as well as from outside, Iran and includes academics with unparalleled access and insights into the world-views of the Iranian leadership. Subjects covered include: the rationale of Iran's Islamic constitution, including its electoral system, and the impact this has on international relations; Iran's view of the ideal international system, including the place therein of ethics, justice, and security; Iran's international interests, including energy needs; and relations with the West, including the clash between Iranian and Western views of the world order.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415559669
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178024539
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Regional History
Author
Anoushiravan Ehteshami, Reza Molavi
Publication Name
Iran and the International System
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2011
Type
Study Guide
Number of Pages
226 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
499g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series