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1 online resource (22 pages) |
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Perspective ; PE151 |
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Perspective (Rand Corporation) ; PE151.
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| Contents |
How Iran Exercises Influence -- The Rise of ISIL: Implications for Iran -- Is There Room for Cooperation Between the United States and Iran? -- Notes -- References |
| Summary |
"The rise of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has led to arguments in favor of U.S.-Iran cooperation in combating the group, as immediate American and Iranian interests in Iraq are very similar: Both countries view ISIL and the broader Sunni jihadi movement as major threats to their national interests. American and Iranian military forces in Iraq are fighting the same enemy and, on the surface, U.S. air power seems to complement Iran's on-the-ground presence in Iraq. While the United States and Iran ultimately have divergent long-term goals for Iraq, and face disagreements on many other issues, limited tactical cooperation in weakening ISIL in Iraq may be possible. This paper examines Iranian objectives and influence in Iraq in light of ISIL's ascendance. In particular, the paper focuses on Iran's ties with Iraqi Shi'a parties and militias and the implications of Iran's sectarian policies for U.S. interests. In addition, the paper examines the role of specific Iranian actors in Iraq, especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the clergy, and the government of President Hassan Rouhani. Finally, the paper concludes with policy recommendations for the United States"--Abstract |
| Notes |
"June 1, 2015"--Table of contents page |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 20-22) |
| Notes |
"This research was sponsored by the Office of Secretary of Defense ..." |
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Online resource; title from PDF caption (RAND, viewed June 16, 2015) |
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IS (Organization)
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| SUBJECT |
IS (Organization) fast (OCoLC)fst01914325 |
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Internal security -- Iraq
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Insurgency -- Iraq
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Insurgency.
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Internal security.
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International relations.
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Military relations.
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Iran -- Military relations -- Iraq
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United States -- Military relations -- Iraq.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001006013
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United States -- Relations -- Iran
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Iran -- Relations -- United States
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Iran.
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Iraq.
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United States.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Rand Corporation, issuing body.
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