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Book SynopsisIn Understanding and Explaining the Iranian Nuclear Crisis': Theoretical Approaches, Halit M.E. Tagma and Paul E. Lenze, Jr. analyze the crisis' surrounding Iran's nuclear program through a variety of theoretical approaches, including realism, world-systems theory, liberal institutionalism, domestic politics, and multi-level games. Through these theories, Tagma and Lenze use established academic perspectives to create a more objective understanding and explanation of the debates and issues. Introducing the concept of eclectic pluralism to the study of international relations, Understanding and Explaining the Iranian Nuclear Crisis' presents theoretical approaches side by side to explore a complex and evolving international dispute.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Iran’s Nuclear Program and the Crisis: A Brief Historical Review
Halit M. E. Tagma
Chapter 2. Realism and Iran’s Nuclear Program
Halit M. E. Tagma
Chapter 3. The Political Economy of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis: World-Systems Theory
Halit M. E. Tagma
Chapter 4. The Non-Proliferation Regime & Iran’s Nuclear Program: An Institutional Approach
Paul E. Lenze, Jr.
Chapter 5. The Domestic Politics of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
Paul E. Lenze, Jr.
Chapter 6. Resolution of the Crisis?: The Three-Level Games Between Obama & Khamenei
Paul E. Lenze, Jr.
