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May 27, 2008
Rod
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I borrowed this book from the library, but it's so rich in history and detail that I'm going to buy it. Having it in my own library should come in handy to combat the lies and distortions emanating from the Republican Party. The book is unique because much of its material is based on interviews Parsi obtained with figures in the U.S., Israeli, and Iranian governments. It covers the period from when the Shah was in power in Iran to the year 2007, and it shows how even the pro-Western Shah attempt
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Aug 06, 2011
Mustafa
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Very good read. So informative, full with evidence and fairly unbiased.
Trita Parsi introduces the argument that Iran has a rational strategy that is/was consistent throughout the years of Shah, the revolution, and the current regime that it aspired domination and hegemony in the Middle East. That, in essence, collides with the very same aspiration of Israel, which fears the acquired, but before that the would-be, weaponization of any country - in the region - that contests Israel over the hegem More...
Trita Parsi introduces the argument that Iran has a rational strategy that is/was consistent throughout the years of Shah, the revolution, and the current regime that it aspired domination and hegemony in the Middle East. That, in essence, collides with the very same aspiration of Israel, which fears the acquired, but before that the would-be, weaponization of any country - in the region - that contests Israel over the hegem More...
Jul 06, 2009
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Understanding the Iran-Israel-U.S. triad
This is an exceptional look inside a diplomatic house of mirrors: the ongoing evolution of relationships among Iran, Israel and the U.S., and where their motives, rhetoric, realpolitik and military power converge. Trita Parsi’s sophisticated analysis of this complex, high-stakes, long-standing triad presents many surprises, perhaps even to those who think they know the inner workings of the Middle East and U.S. diplomacy. Parsi offers an advanc More...
This is an exceptional look inside a diplomatic house of mirrors: the ongoing evolution of relationships among Iran, Israel and the U.S., and where their motives, rhetoric, realpolitik and military power converge. Trita Parsi’s sophisticated analysis of this complex, high-stakes, long-standing triad presents many surprises, perhaps even to those who think they know the inner workings of the Middle East and U.S. diplomacy. Parsi offers an advanc More...
Jul 20, 2011
Ahmad
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من الصعب جدًا تلخيص كتابٍ كهذا، أو استعراضه بصورةٍ تعطيه حقه. هي دراسة قيّمة جدًا أعدّها (تريتا بارسي) لنيل شهادة الدكتوراة تحت إشراف المفكر الكبير (فرنسيس فوكوياما)، ويستعرض فيها تحولات العلاقات بين كل من إيران وإسرائيل والولايات المتحدة منذ عهد الشاه وحتى وقتنا الحاضر.
الكتاب ثريّ جدًا بالمعلومات التاريخية والتحليلات السياسية الذكية جدًا، ومن يقرأ الكتاب سيتأكد أن السياسة لا تعترف بشيء غير المصالح، حتى وإن تشدقّت بأيديولوجيات دينية أو غيرها. وربما سيشعر القارئ ببعض القرف من عددٍ من ال More...
الكتاب ثريّ جدًا بالمعلومات التاريخية والتحليلات السياسية الذكية جدًا، ومن يقرأ الكتاب سيتأكد أن السياسة لا تعترف بشيء غير المصالح، حتى وإن تشدقّت بأيديولوجيات دينية أو غيرها. وربما سيشعر القارئ ببعض القرف من عددٍ من ال More...
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Jan 03, 2010
Corey
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i love this guy but this book gets really confusing. not his fault though-the conspiracies and alliances between everyone involved are beyond your imagination and nothing you ever hear of. you will need to take notes as you read-maybe even a chart-unless you are super smart, or just smarter than me:) really good stuff in light of us/iran relations...really really really good. and if you didn't know that everything in m.e. politics revolves around israel/palestine, whether because of true con
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Jun 24, 2009
David
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Fascinating, if too academic account, of the Iran-Israel-US triangle. Things are not what they seem. Both Israel and the US did business with Khomeini, and later Israel managed to scuttle a rapprochement between the US and Iran.
Although the régime in Iran is currently acting quite brutally, a strategic understanding with the US, which might well also reduce pressure on Israel, is possible.
I'd like it if more footnotes referenced sources other than newspapers, and if the g More...
Although the régime in Iran is currently acting quite brutally, a strategic understanding with the US, which might well also reduce pressure on Israel, is possible.
I'd like it if more footnotes referenced sources other than newspapers, and if the g More...
Jan 25, 2009
حقائق مهمة من أفواههم يجب معرفتها للتاريخ و لتوعية أبنائنا
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Jun 29, 2011
Ali
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if 20 % of what is written in the book is true , I am very impressed with writer for revealing it .
Oct 14, 2008
Pam
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This book is sometimes dissatisfying in that it focuses very narrowly on the relationship between Iran, Israel and the United States, and thus certain more complex subjects are lacking in the broader context needed to understand them. However, it is enlightening nonetheless, clearly making the point that despite our governments' focus on Iran's anti-semitic rhetoric, other forces (mainly geopolitical) are responsible for our own belligerent behavior. In the past, all of the parties have put rhet
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Nov 12, 2009
Leila
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Good analysis of the geopolitical struggle for supremacy in the Middle East.
May 19, 2008
Shawn
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All foreign service officers and students of international affairs should read this. It is said that the Persians invented chess and I am not surprised. The writer has unique access to many of the players from the 79 Revolution through the 2003 post-OIF Arab conference. This book is filled with primary sources and interviews. I was extremely impressed and although not primarily a student of Middle-East politics, I feel all current affairs books should be this well-written and researched.
May 06, 2009
Murthy
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Rich in detail and perspective that newspaper stories don't give you. Also quite timely with the potential reset of US-Iran relationship.
Jan 15, 2012
Nouf
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A rich book that you should give it a read here are some quotes from the book:
A key pillar of Iranian revolutionary government’s foreign policy was “rhetorical
opposition to Israel but practical collaboration . . .with the Jewish State.
A majority of senior Israeli
officials, including Yitzhak Rabin, continued to believe that Iran was a
“natural ally” of Israel
Jun 27, 2009
Serving
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Before your blindly accept whatever you are told about Iran and Israel in the U.S. mainstream media, read this book!! Most of us are history starved and shoveled so much fluff for news that we forget when and why Israel and Iran were silent allies, when and why they turned against each other, and how that change affects them today. Parsi did a great job with this book!
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