| Iran, Iraq, And The United States: The New Triangle's Impact On Sectarianism And The Nuclear Threat Contributor(s): Zuhur, Sherifa D. (Author), Institute, Strategic Studies (Author) |
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ISBN: 1312307404 ISBN-13: 9781312307407 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $16.13 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Education |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 6" W x 9" (0.32 lbs) 90 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Many observers are concerned about the best means of discouraging sectarian conflict in Iraq while still waging counterinsurgency efforts. Another tension between regional policy goals concerns American and Iraqi desires to constrain growing Iranian influence in Iraq, and in the region as a whole, and advocating more scrutiny over transnational dealings and control over weapons proliferation, while also promoting peaceful co-existence and stricter observance of sovereignty in the Middle East. One pole around which these tensions circumambulate is the tensions between Sunni and Shi a political and religious entities. Bilateral state relations are one level of consideration, to which must be added American concerns and those of other nations of the region. This monograph explores the various doctrinal, historical, and political facets of these issues. The analysis and recommendations offered here by Dr. Sherifa Zuhur are intended to contribute to the debate over these issues... |