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Article: The politics of hegemony: the United States and Iran.
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- Middle East Policy
- Article date:
- September 1, 2001
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has survived for over two decades. Among other challenges, it has had to overcome a punishing 95-month war with neighboring Iraq, the active hostility of the world's unrivaled superpower, and an internal political and economic situation that has sapped its strength and weakened its spirit. Because of its large population, geostrategic location, vast deposits of hydrocarbons, ideological zeal and fierce independence, Iran holds special interest for the United States. Washington has accused Iran of human-rights violations, international terrorism and political intransigence. Policy makers from five administrations have sought to weaken Iran and ...