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Iran's Influence in Afghanistan Implications for the U.S. Drawdown

This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after most U.S. forces depart Afghanistan in 2016. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Although Iran will attempt to shape a post-2014 Afghanistan, I...

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Main Author: Nader, Alireza (auth)
Other Authors: Scotten, Ali G. (auth), Rahmani, Ahmad Idrees (auth), Stewart, Robert (auth), Mahnad, Leila (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
Subjects:
Military history
Asian history
Warfare & defence
History
Political Science
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Summary:This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after most U.S. forces depart Afghanistan in 2016. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Although Iran will attempt to shape a post-2014 Afghanistan, Iran and the United States share core interests: to prevent the country from again becoming dominated by the Taliban and a safe haven for al Qaeda.
ISBN:j.ctt1287mjf
9780833085931
9780833085924
Access:Open Access

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