Amna Nisar Khan
Ms. Amna Nisar is an Assistant Research Officer at the Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad.
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Keywords: Iran, US, Game Theory, Power Transition Theory, WMD, IOR
Abstract
Since the Islamic revolution, Iran is viewed in the West as a terrorism-supporting state. This view is propagated by the US to counter Iran’s efforts to attain regional supremacy. For preserving its sovereignty in the face of growing threats, Iran is trying to develop its nuclear capability, by virtue of which it could attain regional hegemony. Iranian intention of dominance in the region is viewed as a potential threat to regional peace by the West, especially by the US. To counter it, the US has placed economic sanctions and an embargo on Iran. In this paper, different theory models are used to interpret the core issue of tension between both countries and the current situation of the crisis. Furthermore, the political and economic aspects of the conflict are presented. The analysis provides various possible policy choices for Iran and analyses the consequences of each choice.
First Published
June 25, 2020
How to Cite
Amna Nisar Khan, “Forecast of Iran-US Conflict: A Theoretical Model,” Regional Studies 38, no.2 (Summer 2020): 105-122, https://regionalstudies.com.pk/wp/article/forecast-of-iran-us-conflict-a-theoretical-model/
Issue
Volume 38, Issue 2