Umfang:
279 S.
Ausgabe:
1. ed.
ISBN:
9780307408648
,
0307408647
Inhalt:
Prologue -- 1. The Iranian paradox -- 2. How Iran beat America -- - 3. The master plan: how Iran found a reliable, secret blueprint for building an empire -- 4. From guerillas to statesmen: why Iran swapped the stick for the carrot -- 5. Lethal and elusive: why Iran's weapons and tactics make it unconquerable--even without nukes -- 6. Seizing the world's energy corridors: why Iran will shortly control the most vital oil and gas trade routes -- 7. In Iran's gun sights: how Iran plans to seize the oil from the Persian Gulf's teetering sheikhdoms -- 8. The white Shia knight: how Iran has become a hero to the Palestinian Sunnis--and may lead them in a mass uprising -- 9. Winner take all: why strategic Shias are prevailing over radical Sunnis in a battle for Islam's soul--and the chance it may offer America -- 10. Ultimate sacrifice: how martyrs and suicide bombers confound Islam's enemies -- 11. Memories that don't fade: what Iran really wants -- Epilogue -- Glossary
Anmerkung:
Map on endpapers
,
Includes index
,
The Iranian paradox -- How Iran beat America -- The master plan: how Iran arrived at its secret blueprint for empire -- From terrorism to power politics: how Iran became a statist power -- Lethal and elusive: why Iran's weapons and tactics make it unconquerable--even without nukes -- Seizing the world's energy corridors: why Iran will shortly control the most vital oil and gas trade routes -- Toppling the Arab sheikhdoms: how Iran plans to seize the Persian Gulf's oil -- White knights: how Iran's Shia are winning the hearts of the Sunni Palestinians -- Winner take all: why the Shia will prevail--and the opening it offers -- Ultimate sacrifice: martyrs, suicide bombers, and the fight for the soul of Islam -- Memories that don't fade: what Iran really wants.
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Iran
;
Außenpolitik
;
Kernwaffe
;
Iran
;
Außenpolitik
;
Golfstaaten
;
Geopolitik
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008025466-b.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008025466-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0902/2008025466-s.html
Mehr zum Autor:
Baer, Robert 1952-
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