| The Rise of Nuclear Iran: How Tehran Defies the West |  | Author: Dore Gold
Publisher: Regnery Press
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Pages: 256
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ISBN: 1596985712
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.02170955
EAN: 9781596985711
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Publication Date: August 24, 2009
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Former U.N. Ambassador Dore Gold shows why engaging Iran through diplomacy is not only futile but also could be deadly. In the West, liberal politicians and pundits are calling for renewed diplomatic engagement with Iran, convinced that Tehran will respond to reason and halt its nuclear weapons program. Yet, countries have repeatedly tried diplomatic talks and utterly failed. In The Rise of Nuclear Iran, Gold examines these past failures, showing how Iran employed strategic deception and delay tactics to hide its intentions from the West. He argues that Western policymakers underestimate Iran s hostility toward us and explains why diplomacy will continue to backfire, no matter which party or president is in power.
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 Any political collection focused on world affairs needs this December 20, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The threat of a nuclear Iran is closer and more dangerous than is popularly thought, and New York Times author Dore Gold examines the rising nuclear crisis that Iran pose to the West. From failed diplomatic engagements with Iran to disastrous consequences a nuclear Iran would pose to world stability, this details Iranian participation in covert international operations and maintains time is running out. Any political collection focused on world affairs needs this.
a very timely book October 16, 2009
J. Phillips (Fredericton, NB, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very timely written book on the Iranian dilema we all face, not just little Israel. As time progresses and the western powers dither and talk, Iran laughs and works overtime on preparedness for war. Given the hostile character and nature of the ruling Islamic theocratic religious system, manifested by open proclaimation, we have no excuse to be ignorant; we must not be found sleeping at the watch. Only a handfull of people recognized the terrible gravity of the Nazi beast in 1936 when they were showing their true colours to the world. How many in this present hour, especially leaders, recognize the deadly nature of the Iranian threat poised to be unleashed upon the world if it is not soon stopped!
Relevent and timely analysis of Iran and the Middle East October 14, 2009
E. Sauber (AZ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This could not be more timely. It is certainly commentary and analysis you will never see on the so-called mainstream media. It puts any negotiations with Iran into perspective and discounts any sincere attempts to improve relations with Iran through the United Nations. Instead of dealing with the current situation solely from a political standpoint, it provides keen insights into the strategies being deployed by a theocratic driven regime to launch the country into the nuclear band of countries capable of annihilating their arch enemy, Israel. All for their intent of hastening the 12th Imam. Whether or not you agree with everything written in the book, you will come away with a new perspective and an appreciation for the history of Iran over the last three decades.
 Good work and informative but ONE THING PISSED ME OFF October 5, 2009
Winston (Canada)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Look, the book is an excellent work. Backed and supported by thorough research and end notes. Ambassador Gold seems to understand the Iranian mindset and history full well but here is my big problem with the book (that may not have much to do with the nuke issue) and it is the fact that Mr. Gold repeatedly points to the so-called 'Occupation' of three islands in the Persian gulf. No, they are not occupied. They are part of Iran. Have always been and will always be. Remember that Saddam also used this bogus claim to attack Iran in 1980. (Unless Amb Gold wants to support Saddam's view then I dont know why he constantly talks about it in his book). And the current government did not take these islands back. The government of the late Shah of Iran took the custody of these previously Iranian owned islands back from UK in early 1970s. So why should an excellent analyst and author beat this useless drum in his book? I have no clue... I wish he hadn't and that's why this book gets a 3 star rating from me. 3/5
good October 2, 2009
Donald J. Newberg (Sequim, Wa. USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is difficult to read, but I'm struggling through it: I received
a book after it, (My enemy my brother, by Hanna Shahin) and I've chosen to read it first, but then I plan to resume reading The Rise
of Nuclear Iran: I'm sure I'll find it worthwhile.
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