Vishwanathan, Arun and Nagappa, Rajaram, eds.
(2013)
Troubling Tehran: Reflections on geopolitics.
NIAS;Pentagon Press, Bangalore;New Delhi.
ISBN 978-81-8274-723-4
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| Abstract: |
What is the best approach for resolving differences over the Iranian nuclear programme and preventing a conflict? How would a conflict possibly unravel given Iranian military, asymmetric and missile capabilities? What does a military conflict over Iran mean for international order and India in particular? These are some of the questions that the book, Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics analyses and seeks answers to. The Iranian nuclear programme is a complex subject plagued by fundamental differences on how best to resolve it. While some advocate diplomacy and economic sanctions as a way forward, others push for a military response arguing that pursuing diplomacy provides Iran additional time to achieve a break-out capability. However, military coercion may not yield desired results, given the dispersed nature of Iranian nuclear facilities. A strike in fact is likely to accelerate Iranian nuclear weaponisation programme. The recent sanctioning of Iran`s oil sector adds to the regime`s cup of woes which is already overflowing due to a host of economic problems. However, the jury is still out on the question of whether sanctions would spark public disaffection against the regime. |
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International Strategic and Security Studies Programme > Political Science
International Strategic and Security Studies Programme > Security Studies |
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Schools > International Strategic and Security Studies Programme |
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25 Jun 2013 04:39 |
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25 Jun 2013 04:44 |
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