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Friday, May 2, 2008

Middle East Studies Project Presents Dr. Sasan Fayazmanesh

The Middle East Studies Project

Announces the Publication of

The United States and Iran
Sanctions, Wars and the Policy of Dual Containment

(Routledge, 2008)
By
Dr. Sasan Fayazmanesh

Meet the author for a discussion of his book
Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 6:15 pm
PB 192


This event is followed by a reception in honor of

Dr. Ellen Gruenbaum & Dr. Jay O'Brien
for their contributions to Middle East studies

6:15 - 7:15 pm
PB 192 & Gallery

From the cover of The United States and Iran Sanctions, Wars and the Policy of Dual Containment:

When and why did the United States policy of containment of Iran come about? How did it evolve? Where is it going?

Much has been said about the US policy of dual containment, particularly as it pertains to Iraq. However, there has been little in-depth analysis of this policy when it comes to Iran. Sasan Fayazmanesh explores this often neglected subject by examining the history of this policy. . . . This topical read synthesizes a range of primary sources, including firsthand reports, newspaper articles, and electronic media, and presents a coherent analysis of the ebbs and flows in US thinking on Iran and Iraq. It will be of interest to International Relations and Middle East specialists for decades to come.

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