Iran’s Latin America Strategy: 2005 to Present |
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Authors: | Penny L Watson |
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Institution: | Department of Political Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, USA |
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Abstract: | Iran has expanded its trade relations with Latin America since 2005. Many argue that the reasons for such activities are for financial gain and to bypass the sanctions. This article argues that economic gain are miniscule and that the primary objectives of Iran are two-fold: first, to assist its nuclear program; and second, to develop deterrence against the U.S. possible military option against Iran. |
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Keywords: | Iran Foreign Policy Iran Grand Strategy Iran Nuclear Program Iran–U S Confrontation |
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