Avery Elizabeth Hurt - U.S.-Iran Relations

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Islamic Militancy

The Arab Spring

The Middle East Peace Process

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Names: Hurt, Avery Elizabeth, editor.
Title: U.S.-Iran relations / Avery Elizabeth Hurt, book editor.
Description: First edition. | New York : Greenhaven Publishing, [2018] | Series: Viewpoints on modern world history | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Grades 9-12. Identifiers: LCCN 2017027357 | ISBN 9781534501355 (library bound)
Subjects: LCSH: United StatesRelationsIranJuvenile literature. | IranRelationsUnited StateJuvenile literature. | IranPolitics and government20th centuryJuvenile literature. Classification: LCC E183.8.I55 U5745 2018 | DDC 327.73055--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017027357

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Chapter Preface

Douglas Little

An expert on international relations explains how relations between the United States and Iran have evolved over the years but have always been dicey.

Shaul Bakhash

A policy expert looks at the many years of interaction between Iran and the United States and sees a series of lost opportunities.

Ken Pollack

A fellow at the Brookings Institution examines the role of energy and international security in U.S.-Iran relations.

Karim Sadjadpour

In a wide-ranging interview, an expert in Irans policy and culture looks at several aspects of the country and how those things influence the U.S.-Iran relationship.

Nick Amies

An international journalist analyzes how the 1979 hostage crisis still influences policy and the attitudes of both Iran and the United States.

Chapter Preface

John Simpson

A BBC world affairs editor argues that the Iran deal wont make the world saferbut not for the reasons one might think.

Blaise Misztal

A national security expert analyzes how long it will take Iran to have nuclear weapons capability, even within the terms of the agreement.

Peter Kenyon

A journalist specializing in international affairs talks with experts who say that Irans 2017 ballistic missile test did not violate the terms of the nuclear dealthough it probably did violate the spirit of that agreement.

Brad Plumer

An editor with Vox Media explains why it will take some time for Irans oil to start flowing to the West, even after sanctions are lifted.

Thomas W. ODonnell

An energy consultant points out that Iran will not be able to maintain its recent increases in energy production until and unless it addresses internal politics and industry corruption.

Chapter Preface

Daniel Wagner

A staunch opponent of the JCPOA says that despite his opposition to the agreement, it is possible that the process of debating the deal could benefit Israel and American supporters of Israel.

Ali Seyedrazaghi

A researcher in Middle East politics discusses how President Trumps stance on Iran could undo progress made by prior administrations and undermine Irans moderates.

on US Scholars Elizabeth Redden

An American journalist specializing in higher education examines the potential effect of Trumps travel ban on US scholars.

Golnaz Esfandiari

A journalist and Iranian national argues that Trumps travel ban reflects a serious misunderstanding of the world of terrorism and targets the wrong nations.

Science John Morgan

A British politics and policy reporter looks closely at the potential effects Trumps travel ban could have on international science.

Reese Erlich

An author and Middle East expert writes that Iranians reformist and conservative alikeare beginning to quietly question and criticize their nations foreign policy.

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