Iran and Iraq: Perspectives in Conflict

Abstract

The intention of this paper is to take a walk-in-the-park approach to the history of Iran and Iraq and, to some extent, the Middle East. After a brief review of the region's ancient heritage, the author focuses on three areas: (1) the rise and fall of Iran under the last Shah, (2) the rise of the now-ruling Baathist party in Iraq, and (3) the Palestinian situation. Then, following a look at Khomeini and his ideology, a chronological review of the 1980s provides some quotations, historical reminders, and intrigue-filled allegations. Finally, discussion of some of the Iran-Iraq war's likely causes and a few broad lessons learned are presented for consideration. A conscious effort has been made to provide some insight into the perspectives of all the countries concerned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA493328

Entities

People

  • Gregory S. Cruze

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Civil War
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Recreation
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies