The United States' commitment to non-proliferation often propels
its foreign policy rhetoric. In 2002, George W. Bush framed his
goal of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons within the context
of the global war on terror, accusing Iran of being part of the
"Axis of Evil." Iran's nuclear program was declared an intolerable
threat to global peace and stability. This approach however showed
the conflict between the rhetoric of good vs. evil and the need for
a pragmatic and measured approach to non-proliferation in the
Middle East. The book explores this divergence between the alarmist
rhetoric of the Bush Administration's public diplomacy and its
actual non-proliferation policy toward Iran. It shows how the two
policy directions, the war on terror and negotiations over the
nuclear issue, were often at odds. Further, the Administration's
desire to change the regime in Iran undermined efforts to find a
diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue. Ultimately, the policies
implemented failed both to shut down Iran's nuclear program and
bring significant democratic reform within the Islamic Republic.
The book also examines this legacy and how Obama's approach differs
or follows that of his predecessor. Lastly, the implications for
non-proliferation policies beyond Iran are discussed, as nuclear
proliferation remains a key concern in a Middle East plagued by
instability.
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