Russia-Iran Relations Since the End of the Cold War (Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series)

Synopsis

This Book Presents A Comprehensive, Systematic Analysis Of Russia- Iran Relations In The Period Following The Collapse Of The Soviet Union In 1991. It Discusses The Key Areas - Such As Trade, Arms Sales, Nuclear Developments, And Potential Areas Of Friction In The Caspian Sea - Where Co-operation Is Possible; Charts Different Phases Of Increasing And Declining Co-operation; And Relates These Changes To Security Considerations And Domestic Factors In Both Countries. Throughout, The Book Argues That The Potential For Co-operation Between The Two Countries Is Much Greater Than People Realize, And It Concludes By Assessing How Russia-iran Relations Are Likely To Develop In Future. Introduction -- Developments In Russian-iranian Relations In The Soviet And Post-soviet Era -- Measuring Bilateral Relations In The Post-soviet Era: Constructing A Dependent Variable Of General Political Association -- Evaluating The Impact Of National Security Calculations Upon Russian-iranian General Political Association: A Macro-level Analysis -- Domestic Politics And Bilateral Relations: A Micro-level Analysis Of The Russian Federation -- Domestic Politics And Bilateral Relations: A Micro-level Analysis Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran -- Evaluating The Impact Of Domestic Politics Upon General Political Association: A Micro-level Analysis -- Conclusion. Eric D. Moore. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.