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 Confronting IranThe Failure of American Foreign Policy and the Next Great Crisis in the Middle Eastby Ali Ansari Jul 3, 2006
DescriptionIn 2002, George W. Bush famously referred to Iran as a member of the "axis of evil." The fierce rhetoric highlights the persistent antagonism between the two nations. The standoff has taken on renewed urgency with election of hard-line conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's new president and his bold resumption of the country's nuclear program. Will Iran be the next front in America'swar on terror? Iran expert Ali Ansari sets the current crisis in the context of a long history of mutual antagonism. Despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, Iran and the U.S. have loomed large in each other's domestic politics for decades. From the overthrow of Mosaddeq in 1953 to the hostage crisis in 1979 and, more recently, the Gulf War and the War in Iraq, both Iranian and American politicians have forged narratives about an "evil empire" lying half a world away. This mutual mistrust has militated against dŽtente between the two nations--and may ultimately lead to war. An authoritative account of failed foreign policy, this book will be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand this explosive region. Reviews“It is hard to imagine a more timely and readable contribution to the current debate over policy towards Iran. Ali Ansari provides the essential historical context, explaining the scars left by the overthrow of Mosaddeq in 1953 and the 1979 revolution. Few emerge with credit from a story full of tragedy and mutual incomprehension.” “A brisk and readable account which sets the antagonism between Iran and the United States in historical and cultural context. For anyone seeking to understand Iran's motivations or American foreign policy in the region, Ali Ansari's valuable book is the right place to start.” “With war plans being rumored, there could be no better time for Ansari's smart, concise, jargon-free recounting of a century of American-Iranian relations. This should be on the must read list of anyone concerned with what comes next in the Middle East.” Selling TerritoryWorld Excluding UK & Commonwealth, European Union |
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