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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2013: 42-57

Iran's Nuclear Program: An Important Tool of Domestic and Foreign PolicyReviewed - Review

Irena Kalhousová, B.A., M.Phil.

Its own nuclear program is an important instrument of Iran's domestic and foreign policy. In foreign policy it is used for promotion of its regional interests and it also serves as a guarantee against foreign actor's interference in Iranian domestic affairs. So far, the negotiations between Iran and the international community have not brought about any tangible results. Among other reasons, there are different expectations of both parties. The international community is ready to lift sanctions, supposing Iran accepts the UN resolutions. Iran, by contrast, demands to be recognized as an internationally recognized regional power, with legitimate rights and interests.

Keywords: Iran, nuclear programme, supreme spiritual leader Khomeini, Revolutionary Guards, Quds Force, VEVAK, Hezbollah, terrorism, asymmetric warfare, Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Published: December 15, 2013  Show citation

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Kalhousová, I., A., B., & Phil., M. (2013). Iran's Nuclear Program: An Important Tool of Domestic and Foreign Policy. Czech Military Review, 94(4), 42-57
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