Going to Tehran
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Going to Tehran, by Flint and Hillary Mann Leverett, explores the history and complexities of U.S.
–Iran relations, focusing on diplomatic interactions and missed opportunities.
The Leveretts draw on their government experience to describe attempts at rapprochement and the policy debates that shaped outcomes.
The book argues that misperceptions and domestic politics in both countries impeded constructive engagement.
It analyzes key episodes, including post-9/11 cooperation possibilities and subsequent breakdowns.
The authors advocate learning from these episodes to pursue better diplomatic strategies.
–Iran relations, focusing on diplomatic interactions and missed opportunities.
The Leveretts draw on their government experience to describe attempts at rapprochement and the policy debates that shaped outcomes.
The book argues that misperceptions and domestic politics in both countries impeded constructive engagement.
It analyzes key episodes, including post-9/11 cooperation possibilities and subsequent breakdowns.
The authors advocate learning from these episodes to pursue better diplomatic strategies.
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