January 15, 2011

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the Balance of Power in the Middle East

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the Balance of Power in the Middle East
By Seyed Mohammad Marandi, University of Tehran
RaceForIran.com
Published: January 14, 2011

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s interest in a stable Middle East is arguably greater than that of the United States—after all this is Iran’s neighborhood. For Iran to grow and prosper, it needs secure borders and stable neighbors. A poor and unstable Afghanistan, for example, inhibits trade and, potentially, increases the flow of refugees and narcotics into the northeastern part of Iran.

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