| 来源类型 | Brief
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| 规范类型 | 简报
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| What can Iran gain by having a nuclear weapons program that threatens Middle East security? |
| Thomas Galasz Nielsen
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| 发表日期 | 2015-06-22
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| 出版年 | 2015
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| 语种 | 英语
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| 概述 | Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program threatens the fragile security situation in Middle East |
| 摘要 | Iran is purportedly attempting to develop a nuclear energy program, and perhaps even a nuclear weapons program, despite assurances of the opposite. In this paper, Iran’s nuclear aspiration to destabilise power in the Middle East is analysed.
An Iranian nuclear weapon would be a game changer in the region, and a lot of neighbouring countries fear such a development for security reasons. But why is Iran following a nuclear path that may further destabilise the fragile security situation in the Middle East? It is to do with Iran’s own perception of security risks, its desire for greatness in the region, and domestic challenges, caused in part by United Nations’ sanctions, lack of development and internal political power struggles. Iran balances cleverly on the edge of either further international isolation or becoming a significant local power. It uses the threat of developing nuclear weapons, in combination with its important strategic location by the Strait of Hormuz, and supports various political groupings in and around Syria and Iraq to attract the attention of the United States of American in an attempt to become recognised as the most important player in the Middle East.
Should Iran succeed in its brinkmanship and the outcome could be the lifting of the UN sanctions, international recognition, improved security, and even a possible end to internal political power struggles due to likely economic reforms post-sanctions. Much is at stake for Iran, but, if the reforms succeed, it could shift the political path in Iran to a less confrontational one, which, in the long run, could enhance security in the region. This would, however, be at the cost of recognising Iran as a true power in the Middle East and ending the sanctions regime in order to support Iranian development. |
| URL | https://www.diis.dk/en/research/what-can-iran-gain-by-persuing-a-nuclear-program
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| 来源智库 | Danish Institute for International Studies (Denmark)
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| 资源类型 | 智库出版物
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| 条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.153/handle/2XGU8XDN/392309
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Thomas Galasz Nielsen. What can Iran gain by having a nuclear weapons program that threatens Middle East security?. 2015.
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