Dangerous But Not Omnipotent
Exploring the Reach and Limitations of Iranian Power in the Middle East
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security, International Relations
| Author: | Frederic Wehrey, David E. Thaler, Nora Bensahel, Kim Cragin, Jerrold D. Green, Jerrold D. Green | ISBN: | 9780833047205 |
| Publisher: | RAND Corporation | Publication: | April 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | RAND Corporation | Language: | English |
| Author: | Frederic Wehrey, David E. Thaler, Nora Bensahel, Kim Cragin, Jerrold D. Green, Jerrold D. Green |
| ISBN: | 9780833047205 |
| Publisher: | RAND Corporation |
| Publication: | April 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | RAND Corporation |
| Language: | English |
In an analysis grounded in the observation that although Iranian power projection is marked by strengths, it also has serious liabilities and limitations, this report surveys the nature of both in four critical areas and offers a new U.S. policy paradigm that seeks to manage the challenges Iran presents through the exploitation of regional barriers to its power and sources of caution in the regime?s strategic calculus.
In an analysis grounded in the observation that although Iranian power projection is marked by strengths, it also has serious liabilities and limitations, this report surveys the nature of both in four critical areas and offers a new U.S. policy paradigm that seeks to manage the challenges Iran presents through the exploitation of regional barriers to its power and sources of caution in the regime?s strategic calculus.
