Open AccessIran's Nuclear Program: An Important Tool of Domestic and Foreign Policy
Author(s) -
Irena Kalhousová
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
vojenské rozhledy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2336-2995
pISSN - 1210-3292
DOI - 10.3849/2336-2995.22.2013.04.042-057
Subject(s) - foreign policy , sanctions , negotiation , international trade , promotion (chess) , political science , international community , nuclear energy policy , lift (data mining) , international relations , business , nuclear power , politics , law , computer science , ecology , data mining , biology
Its own nuclear program is an important instrument of Iran's domestic and foreign policy. In foreign policy it is used for promotion of its regional interests and it also serves as a guarantee against foreign actor's interference in Iranian domestic affairs. So far, the negotiations between Iran and the international community have not brought about any tangible results. Among other reasons, there are different expectations of both parties. The international community is ready to lift sanctions, supposing Iran accepts the UN resolutions. Iran, by contrast, demands to be recognized as an internationally recognized regional power, with legitimate rights and interests.