Offering a detailed and authoritative analysis of Iran's defense doctrine and security policies, this examines Iran's military capabilities and compares these with those of other regional powers, including Israel and Saudi Arabia for a broad analysis of security and political relations in the Middle East.
Sheds fresh light on the foreign policy of Iran under President Khatami and into the period of President Ahmadinejad. This work includes topics such as: the influence of the Iranian constitution on its foreign policy, Iran's relations with the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the Arab world, and its involvement in Iraq.
The book explores the historical connections between China and the Middle East, detailing China's engagement with key countries in the region. It analyzes how China's growing influence is altering perceptions of the Chinese among Middle Easterners and addresses recent developments in these relationships.