Israel and Iran A Dangerous Rivalry

Israel and Iran have come to view each other as direct regional rivals. The two countries are not natural rivals; they have shared geopolitical interests, which led to years of cooperation both before and after the 1979 Islamic revolution. But their rivalry has intensified recently, particularly wit...

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Main Author: Kaye, Dalia Dassa (auth)
Other Authors: Nader, Alireza (auth), Roshan, Parisa (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2011
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Summary:Israel and Iran have come to view each other as direct regional rivals. The two countries are not natural rivals; they have shared geopolitical interests, which led to years of cooperation both before and after the 1979 Islamic revolution. But their rivalry has intensified recently, particularly with the rise of fundamentalist leaders in Iran and the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran posing grave strategic and ideological challenges to Israel.
ISBN:MG1143OSD
9780833058638
9780833058607
Access:Open Access