Information on "Regionalism" and "Iran"
April 2013
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5 Apr 2013
Latin America: Terrorism Issues
Author: Mark P Sullivan, June S Beittel
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In the aftermath of 9/11 US attention to terrorism in Latin America intensified, with an increase in bilateral and regional cooperation. More on «Latin America: Terrorism Issues»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
UNISCI Discussion Papers No 30
Author: Megan Dee, Oliver Meier, Milagros Álvarez, Anne Finger, Benjamin Kienzle, Belén Lara, Natividad Fernández, Fernando Borredá, Eunsook Yang, Clara Portela, Antonio Marquina, David García Cantalapiedra, Gloria Inés Ospina, Gabriel Cortina
Publisher: Research Unit on International Security and Cooperation (UNISCI)
The EU published its first Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in December 2003, in combination with the European Security Strategy (ESS). More on «UNISCI Discussion Papers No 30»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan: Heading Towards a Regional Crisis?
Author: Konrad Zasztowt
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This paper argues that the revolutionary turmoil in the Middle East is bringing to the fore the deep, structural differences inherent in the Turkish-Iranian-Azerbaijani triangle. More on «Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan: Heading Towards a Regional Crisis?»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Iranian Nuclear Weapons: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
Author: Mariano Aguirre
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
Against the background of growing concerns and sharpening rhetoric over the Iranian nuclear programme, the author discusses the diverging interests of the US, Israel and Iran on the issue. More on «Iranian Nuclear Weapons: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Turkish-Iranian Relations & The NATO Missile-Defense Radar
Author: Evangelos Venetis
Publisher: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Turkish-Iranian relations have always been antagonistic, though sporadic detente does occur. More on «Turkish-Iranian Relations & The NATO Missile-Defense Radar»
March 2011
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Mar 2011
"Strategically Lonely" Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence
Author: Barbara Slavin
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This brief outlines Iran's relations with Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Arab nations across the Persian Gulf, and discusses the impact of unsettled Arab politics on Iran. More on «"Strategically Lonely" Iran Exploits Opportunities for Regional Influence»
December 2010
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Dec 2010
Israel's Troubled Relationship with Turkey and Iran
Author: Yossi Alpher
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper discusses Israel’s approach to Turkey and Iran against the backdrop of its 'periphery doctrine. More on «Israel's Troubled Relationship with Turkey and Iran»
August 2010
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13 Aug 2010
Iran-Iraq Relations
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
With a conventional military and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threat from Saddam Hussein’s regime removed, Iran seeks to ensure that Iraq can never again become a threat to Iran, either with or without US forces present in Iraq. More on «Iran-Iraq Relations»
April 2010
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26 Apr 2010
Syria: Background and US Relations
Author: Jeremy M Sharp
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Syria plays a key role in the Middle East peace process, acting at times as a “spoiler” by sponsoring Palestinian militants and facilitating the rearmament of Hezbollah. More on «Syria: Background and US Relations»
January 2010
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2010
Regional Change: How Will the Rise of India and China Shape Afghanistan's Stabilization Process?
Author: Stina Torjesen, Tatjana Stankovic
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
The report examines how regional developments in Central/South Asia may affect the prospects for stabilization in Afghanistan. More on «Regional Change: How Will the Rise of India and China Shape Afghanistan's Stabilization Process?»
