Iran-Europe Relations: Challenges and Opportunities

This book provides an assessment, and history, of relations between Iran and Europe. With an account of their development since the early years of the twentieth century, this book shows that, despite the recent deterioration of relations between Iran and the West, Iran has enjoyed a long history of cultural, economic and political ties with many European nations. The book examines pivotal historical episodes: Iran's support of Germany before the WW1; cooperation and close trading relations between the two in the interwar years; the Islamic Revolution in 1979; and the attempts strengthen ties with Europe in the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq War. The book closely examines recent issues of conflict: disputes over weapons of mass destruction; allegations of Iranian support for terrorist groups in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq and Lebanon; human rights issues; the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Middle East peace process. It concludes by suggesting ways in which Iran-Europe relations could develop positively, overcome current obstacles and take advantage of the opportunities and common interests that lie beneath the surface.Mousavian, Seyyed Hossein is the author of 'Iran-Europe Relations: Challenges and Opportunities' with ISBN 9780415447560 and ISBN 0415447569.