Review\n"Surveying the tumultuous relationship between Iran and the United States, In the Shadow of Mistrust offers a clear roadmap on how to resolve the existing tensions between the two countries. Timely, well researched and meticulous."--Nader Entessar, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, University of South Alabama, and co-author of Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Accord and Détente since the Geneva Agreement of 2013\n"Monshipouri takes the reader on a detailed, exceptionally well-argued and comprehensive tour of Iran's relations with the USA. An important contribution to the scholarship for those who want to take a deep-dive into this pressing geo-political conundrum."--Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, author of What is Iran?\n"Media coverage of US-Iran relations has been shrouded in bias, misinformation and misunderstanding. This volume is a much-needed corrective, providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of this relationship. Monshipouri explores the factors animating mutual antagonism, while examining political blunders and missed opportunities for rapprochement. Essential reading."--Manochehr Dorraj, Professor of International Relations, Texas Christian University, and author of From Zarathustra to Khomeini: Populism and Dissent in Iran\nSince the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the normalisation of relations between Iran and America has appeared unrealistic if not inconceivable, given that the Iranian state has vigorously pursued an anti-American ideology. This account of US-Iranian relations examines the efficacy of external pressure such as sanctions, as well as domestic grassroots reform movements within the Islamic Republic.\nThe Obama presidency marked a rare high point in the Washington-Tehran relationship, as negotiations between the two countries and other powers produced an unprecedented nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. However, the Trump administration's unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA, and re-imposition of new sanctions in pursuit of "maximum pressure," had devastating economic consequences, undermining the Iranian middle class, which has consistently been the voice of political moderation and supported Iran's integration into the global economy. Crucially, sanctions have also driven Iran further into the arms of China, while rendering it an even more recalcitrant and aggressive adversary.\nMonshipouri's central conviction is that negotiations are pivotal to dismantling the mistrust that has long characterised US-Iranian relations, and to seeking détente between Iran and its Arab neighbours--a critical priority, since gradual US withdrawal from the region is all but certain.

In the Shadow of Mistrust: The Geopolitics and Diplomacy of US-Iran Relations

History

Monshipouri, Mahmood

Middle East

Oxford University Press

Middle East Politics: Changing Dynamics

Aimed at undergraduate-level courses, this brand-new textbook provides an overview of Middle Eastern politics, offering in-depth examination of the forces of stability, change, uncertainty, and progress in the region. Building on both historical and contemporary analysis, the chapters are timely, engaging, and provocative, covering topics such as: <ul>
<li>Turmoil and transition in Middle Eastern politics</li> <li>The Arab-Israeli conflict</li> <li>The Persian Gulf and global security</li> <li>The rise of the internet</li> <li>Terrorism and the Islamic State</li> <li>US-Iran relations </li> <li>The role of new regional players, such as China, India, and Russia</li> <li>Increasing investment in wind and solar energy in the post-carbon era.</li> </ul>
Providing a unique perspective on the major themes and current state of knowledge about the region, this new textbook will be invaluable to students of Middle Eastern politics.

Reference

Routledge

Both human rights and globalization are powerful ideas and processes, capable of transforming the world in profound ways. Notwithstanding their universal claims, however, the processes are constructed, and they draw their power from the specific cultural and political contexts in which they are constructed. Far from bringing about a harmonious cosmopolitan order, they have stimulated conflict and opposition. In the context of globalization, as the idea of human rights has become universal, its meaning has become one more terrain of struggle among groups with their own interests and goals. Part I of this volume looks at political and cultural struggles to control the human rights regime -- that is, the power to construct the universal claims that will prevail in a territory -- with respect to property, the state, the environment, and women. Part II examines the dynamics and counterdynamics of transnational networks in their interactions with local actors in Iran, China, and Hong Kong. Part III looks at the prospects for fruitful human rights dialogiue between competing universalisms that by definition are intolerant of conradiction and averse to compromise.

Constructing Human Rights in the Age of Globalization (International Relations in a Constructed World)

Nathan, Andrew J.

Philip, Kavita

Englehart, Neil

Constitutional Law

In Egypt Islamists clash with secularists over religious and national identity, while in Turkey secularist ruling elites have chosen to accommodate Islamists in the name of democracy and reconciliation. As Islam spreads throughout the world, Muslims living in their traditional homelands and in the Western world are grappling with shifting identities. In all cases, understanding the dynamics of identity-based politics is critical to the future of Muslims and their neighbors across the globe.
In Muslims in Global Politics, Mahmood Monshipouri examines the role identity plays in political conflicts in six Muslim nations—Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iran, and Indonesia—as well as in Muslim diaspora communities in Europe and North America. In each instance, he describes how conservatives, neofundamentalists, reformists, and secularists construct identity in different ways and how these identities play out in the political arena. With globalization, the demand for human rights continues to grow in the Muslim world, and struggles over modernity, authenticity, legitimacy, and rationality become increasingly important.
Muslims in Global Politics deepens our understanding of how modern ideas and norms interact with the traditions of the Islamic world and, in turn, shows how human rights advocates can provide an alternative to militant Islamist movements.

Muslims in Global Politics: Identities, Interests, and Human Rights (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)

University of Pennsylvania Press

World

Abrupt democratisation in Third World countries does not always result in enhanced human rights. Mahmood Monshipouri argues that human rights in fledgling democracies are most likely to be improved if the transition from authoritarianism is preceded by a process of economic liberalisation, which works as a prelude to a gradual expansion of civil society. Monshipouri bridges the gaps between democratisation, liberalisation and human rights studies, using all three to explain the frequency with which democratic processes in the Third World have been aborted. He supports his analysis with a comparative assessment of the progress toward democracy in Algeria, El Salvador, Pakistan and Peru.

Democratization, Liberalization, & Human Rights in the Third World

Lynne Rienner Pub

Democratization, Liberalization & Human Rights in the Third World

Democratic Uprisings in the New Middle East (International Studies Intensives)

As Egypt retreats from its newly elected government and Syria moves from one crisis to another, this book's reflection on the Arab Spring could not be more timely. Monshipouri's account of the role of emotion, solidarity, and online activism is informed by several trips to the region that continue to this day. The uprisings were fueled by a demographic surge of young people unable to find employment and frustrated by the lack of freedom, and now the elected regime has been ousted for failing to address these continuing circumstances. While modern technologies and social media may have brought new politics to the streets, organization on the ground trumps the enthusiasm of young protesters when it comes to shaping a country's political future. How to turn elections into democracy in these post-conflict societies continues to be a daunting task, especially in countries with a longstanding history of military involvement in politics now experiencing a resurgence. This book addresses all of these subjects in an engaging and accessible narrative. Key features of the text:  Organized around issues dealing with the political economy of revolt, youth, and cyberspace, and the rising significance of human rights and moral ideals for the younger generation  Analyzes regional tensions in Libya, Bahrain, and Syria and their consequences for US foreign policy in the MENA region  Covers the rise of Iran's "Green Movement," the "April 6 Movement" in Egypt, and the increasing significance of the role of women in the Arab Spring

Democratic Uprisings in the New Middle East: Youth, Technology, Human Rights, and US Foreign Policy (International Studies Intensives)

Africa

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