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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
… election and the increase in the price of oil, influenced in part by the war in Iraq, have allowed Iran to take advantage of the opportunity offered by Saddam's downfall. Tehran has fortified its allianc…
…ance of power in the Middle East following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal of Saddam Hussein allowed Iran to strengthen its ties with …
The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
…uture and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that supply goods or services fo…
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanction…
The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
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The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
…or its own interests, but this does not mean that the United States is in a strong position to push Iran to comply with its requests, particularly at present. The U.S. military is bogged down in Iraq; oil…
This text explores the multifaceted relationship between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the challenges faced by U.S. military policy amidst high oil prices and ongoing confli…
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
…y be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial integrity and containing a bloody civil war. A U.…
This text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasiz…
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
…adictions also affect the United States, which wants a strong state but also arms tribal militias. IRAN. Iran has emerged as a more powerful actor in the region since the elimination of Saddam Hussein an…
…ies of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenges in forging a political agreement in Ira…
Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
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Iran and Sunni Relations in the Middle East
Although Iran is a center around which Shi’i resentment could coalesce, two factors reduce the likelihood that th…
The complexities of Iran's relationship with Sunni states underscore the ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Ira…
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
…ufacturing dirty bombs could be used by a government or passed on to terrorist organizations; b) an Iran with nuclear weapons capability could be more emboldened to subvert other states and encourage Hama…
…roliferation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel's alleged nuclear capabilities and Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the risks associated with potential nuclear weapons development by…
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…relied on other forms of coercion, calling for UN Security Council resolutions condemning Syria and Iran, or imposing unilateral sanctions, such as those on the Hamas-controlled Palestinian Authority and …
…s at diplomatic engagement – such as meetings with Iraqi neighbors and renewed talks with Syria and Iran – these did not shift the overall aggressive tone of U.S. foreign policy. The mixed results of thes…
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
…ost Arabs see as hostile. Similarly, the free flow of oil depends politically on U.S. policy toward Iran and re-establishing the balance of power in the Gulf. There is no way for the United States to pr…
… ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engagement, including fostering dialogue with Iran, disentangling from Iraq, and pursuing the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. It warns ag…
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
security was completely overshadowed by belligerent White House statements that U.S. policy toward Iran would remain unchanged, raising the specter of war. Although analysts agreed that the NIE’s conclus…
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongsid…
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
… to understand the realities of the new Middle East as it is now. The three clusters of countries — Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, Palestine–Israel — and three critical, cross-cutting issues — nuclear prolifer…
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation an…
Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
…ate to talk about an axis. Iraq's problems, and possible solutions, are so closely intertwined with Iran that it is no longer possible to discuss solutions for Iraq without taking into consideration what …
Iraq's current situation as a failed state is deeply intertwined with Iran's influence. The U.S. invasion has led to a power struggle, making it impossible for Iraq to functi…
The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
…nd does not trust them, fearing that they are simply a sign that Gulf countries are capitulating to Iran. In reality, concern about growing Iranian power is real among all countries in the region and the …
…xt discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American support, countries …
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of…
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, …
The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
…g American response. Syria maintained close ties with the Soviet Union and later with revolutionary Iran, thus burnishing its independent and radical credentials. A new phase started with the death of Haf…
…Hafez al-Assad to Bashar al-Assad, the impact of the Iraq War, and Syria's strategic alliances with Iran and its role in Lebanon. The U.S. shifted its policy towards Syria, moving from acceptance to confr…
Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
…ssues with Israel. Balance of Power The regional balance of power that was maintained by Iraq and Iran has been broken with the demise of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent collapse of Iraq. As a result,…
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestinian government
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
Contents Acknowledgments iv A Changed Region 1 The Realities of the New Middle East 4 The Iran–Iraq Cluster 4 The Syria–Lebanon Cluster 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nucl…
…t examines the transformed landscape of the Middle East, analyzing key conflicts in regions such as Iran-Iraq, Syria-Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It addresses crucial issues such as nucl…
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
…has repeatedly warned. Furthermore, with the demise of Saddam Hussein, the balance of power between Iran and Iraq has been broken, increasing the influence of Tehran in the Gulf and beyond. Meantime, Iran
…p presence, remains a divided and violent state. The power dynamics have shifted, particularly with Iran's rising influence in the region and its ongoing nuclear ambitions, further complicating the securi…
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
…dynasty. In Saudi Arabia, a radical Islamist group, inspired in part by the Islamic revolution in Iran, dramatically but briefly seized the Great Mosque in Mecca in 1979, leading to a period of great te…
…d the activism aimed primarily at combating socioeconomic discrimination. Despite associations with Iran, Shi’i communities generally express loyalty to the nation-states they reside in, as evidenced by s…
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
To be sure, engagement offers no guarantees of success. It is the Iranian government that ultimately must make a strategic decision to change its own policies. The best t…
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. …