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The Center of the universe: The Geopolitics of Iran
In this original and provocative book, Graham E. Fuller examines Iran and the character of its relations with each of its regional neighbors in the Middle East, Central Asia, the Soviet Union, and around the Indian Ocean.
Fuller's geopolitical analysis takes into account the impact of historical events, regional demographic makeup, the nature of past conflicts, and the psychological attitudes and political rationale of neighboring nations. Reviewing Iran's geopolitical environment over the course of history, he identifies aspects of Iran's foreign relations that are likely to persist and influence future policies—regardless of the particular regime in power.
The book opens with a controversial discussion of those characteristics of Iranian society that the author argues have permanently affected Iran's view of the surrounding world (such as ethnocentricity, an exaggerated perception of external power and malice, and a tendency to seek the "hidden agenda" behind apparently straightforward events). The subsequent chapters individually analyze Iranian relations in bilateral perspective but collectively work to convey a clear overall picture of regional dynamics and recurring trends in this volatile part of the world. The book includes an analysis of the broad implications of the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
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