US-Iran Relations: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

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US-Iran Relations: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

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Author(s): Nazir Hussain

Publication date (Print): 2015

Journal: Policy Perspectives: The Journal of the Institute of Policy Studies

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The US-Iran relations are structurally conflictual since the Islamic Revolution in 19791. The animosity is imbedded in the US-hostage crisis, freezing of Iranian assets and differing views on the security architecture of the Middle East. Despite overtures to normalize the bilateral relations from both sides, many issues impede these positive developments. Although there is convergence of interests on many areas, a few events from the past decade like regional peace process, terrorism, and most importantly, Iranian nuclear controversy continue to impact and cast shadows on the bilateral relations. The domestic politics in both countries and the US regional allies, especially, Israel and Saudi Arabia are other major challenges to their unfettered relations. However, lately the geopolitical position of Iran in the changing regional security environment, the phenomenon of ‘Islamic State’ and the agreed framework for a comprehensive nuclear deal raise the likelihood for a detente between Iran and the United States.

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Journal ID (doi): 10.13169

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Title: Policy Perspectives: The Journal of the Institute of Policy Studies

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ISSN (Print): 18121829

ISSN (Electronic): 18127347

Publication date (Print): 2015

Volume: 12

Issue: 2

Pages: 29-47

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Dr. Nazir Hussain is Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

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[1] Addis, Casey L. Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections . CRS Report for Congress, 2009.

[2] Barzegar, Kayhan. “Iran and the Shiite Crescent: Myths and Realities.” Brown Journal of World Affairs 15, no. 1 (2008).

[3] Bhagat, Gawdat. “Nuclear Proliferation: The Islamic Republic of Iran.” Iranian Studies 39, no. 3 (2006).

[4] Buzan, Barry, and Ole Weaver. Reginos and Powers: The Structure of International Security . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003.

[5] Chubin, Shahram, and Charles Tripp. Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations and Regional Order . Adelphi Paper 304. London: IISS, 1996.

[6] Ehteshami, Anoushiravan. After Khomeini: The Iranian Second Republic . London and New York: Routledge, 1995.

[7] Gause, Gregory. “Gulf Regional Politics: Revolution, War, and Rivlary.” In Dynamics of Regional Politics: 4 Systems on the Indian Ocena Rim , by W Howard Wriggins. New York: Columbia University Press, 1992.

[8] Guzansky, Yoel, and Gallia Lindenstrauss. “The Emergence of the Sunni Axis in the Middle East.” Strategic Assessment 16, no. 1 (2013).

[9] Hunter, Shireen T. Iran and The World: Continuity in a Revolutionary Decade . Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1990.

[10] Kibaroglu, Mustafa. “Good for the Shah, Banned for the Mullahs: The West and Iran's Quest for Nuclear Power.” Middle East Journal 60, no. 2 (2006).

[11] Maleki, Abbas, and Kaveh L Afrasiabi. “Iran's Foreign Policy After 11 September.” The Brown Journal of World Affairs 9, no. 2 (2003).

[12] Marschall, Christine. Iran's Persian Gulf Policy: From Khomeini to Khatami . London: Routledge, 2003.

[13] Mearsheimer, John J, and Stephen Walt. The Israel Lobby and the US Foreign Policy . London: Penguin Books, 2007.

[14] Murray, Donette. US Foreign Policy and Iran: American-Iranian Relationship since the Islamic Revolution . London: Routledge, 2010.

[15] Polk, William R. Understanding Iran . New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.

[16] Ramazani, R K. Revolutionary Iran: Challenge and Response in the Middle East . Baltimore and London: The John Hopkins University Press, 1998.

[17] Slavin, Barbara. Bitter Enemies, Bosom Friends: Iran, The US, and the Twisted Path to Confrontation . New York: St. Martin's Press, 2007.

[18] Tazmini, Ghonche. Khatami's Iran: The Islamic Republic and the Turbulent Path to Reform . London: I B Tauris, 2010.