The Persian Gulf and the West (RLE Iran D)

The book delves into the strategic challenges faced by the Western world in the Persian Gulf, highlighting three key dilemmas: strategy versus capability, globalism versus regionalism, and unilateralism versus collectivism. It first analyzes US policy, particularly during the Iranian Revolution and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, illustrating the disconnect between American perceptions and regional realities. The second part critiques NATO's attempts to establish a unified approach to shared interests in the Gulf, emphasizing the complexities of international cooperation.