The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U. S. Policy

A comprehensive but concise overview of Iran’s politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. The volume chronicles U.S.–Iran relations under six American presidents and probes five options for dealing with Iran. Organized thematically, this book provides top-level briefings by 50 top experts on Iran (both Iranian and Western authors) and is a practical and accessible “go-to” resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran’s pivotal role in world politics.