Iran's Nuclear Programme: A Systemic Analysis of the Art of the Deal in the Middle East
Original framing: “Iran is beating Trump at the art of the deal” — Financial Times
The Iran-US nuclear deal is part of a longer historical narrative of conflict and diplomacy in the Middle East, dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War. A deeper understanding of these historical precedents is essential to unlocking a sustainable peace.
The Iran-US nuclear deal negotiations reflect a complex web of power dynamics and strategic interests.
A deeper understanding of the regional context and historical precedents is essential to unlocking a sustainable peace. The Iran-US conflict is part of a longer historical narrative of conflict and diplomacy in the Middle East, dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War. A more inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to conflict resolution, acknowledging the agency of non-Western actors, is essential to resolving this conflict. The Iran-US nuclear deal negotiations offer a unique opportunity for creative and adaptive diplomacy, incorporating indigenous knowledge and traditional diplomacy, and addressing the root causes of the conflict.