Nuclear Iran

By his meticulous and painstaking study, David Patrikarakos has given us an engaging and comprehensive account of what is often described as the Iran Nuclear Crisis. The first detailed study of its kind, he seems to have not left a stone unturned to discover the facts and subject them to intelligent and even-handed analysis. It is a must read in all the power centres that are so acutely and urgently concerned with Iran's nuclear project, including IAEA, UN, America, EU and Iran. - Homa Katouzian, the Iran Heritage Foundation Research Fellow, St Antony's College, and Member of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford This thoroughly readable book adds greatly to the current debate on the Iranian nuclear programme. It should be read by all those who are interested in this topic - Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, University of Bradford. This book is a watershed in the understanding of the Iranian nuclear programme. No other book quite like it exists. It is a cogent, highly readable and very well-written account of the programme's evolution from its inception to the present day that succeeds in unravelling the technical and political complexities which have often clouded our understanding of the programme. It shows both a deep understanding of both modern Iran, and of its nuclear programme. The book will be invaluable to policy analysts, politicians, diplomats and journalists in Europe and the USA and is a must read for anyone with an interest in international affairs. Siavush Randjbar-Daemi, Lecturer, SOAS A very comprehensive, and useful description of the development of Iran's nuclear programme. A topical account, it is essential reading for political leaders, journalists and all others interested in international politics and international relations...highly recommended. - Professor Frank Barnaby, Nuclear Issues Consultant to the Oxford Research Group This book is well worth reading. It is an engaging account of the whole story of Iranian nuclear policy and the material on the Shah's programme creates interesting context for current developments. It represents a well-told story which, for those interested in Iran, and those who wish to learn more about the place given the nuclear crisis, will be a very useful source and reference point. - Professor Michael Clarke, Director General, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) Patrikarakos has produced a meticulously researched study of Iran's nuclear programme and situated it within the broader historical and political context. This fluent account, drawn from both archival and oral sources provides one of the best and most readable accounts of a programme which has come to define Iran's relations with the West. An essential read for the general reader and specialist alike. - Prof Ali Ansari, Professor of History at University of St Andrews and Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies An interesting and informative window into Iranian thinking - a unique and fascinating book - Mark Fitzpatrick, Director, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Programme International Institute for Strategic Studies 'an outstanding book...the first scholarly work on Iran's nuclear program, which grasps the program's historical, cultural and political impetus and clearly explains its elements of continuity over time. It will become a valuable resource for researchers on this subject. - Dr. Ali Vaez, Director, Iran Project, Federation of American Scientists