U.S. Relationships with Iran, Israel, and Pakistan: A Realist Explanation

<p>The purpose of this work is to assess U.S. relations with Iran, Israel, and Pakistan throughout the Cold War into the contemporary age of Islamic extremism. It demonstrates how the international relations theory of realism is most applicable to these relations when compared to the four competing theories of neorealism, liberalism, neoliberal institutionalism, and constructivism. Each case study is examined and evaluated in full detail. Particular emphasis is allotted to variables such as foreign aid, interventionism, sanctions, geography, and political and cultural similarities. The thesis concludes by offering a brief explanation as to the lessons that should be learned from these relations. Ultimately, this work seeks to serve as a guideline for U.S. foreign policy-makers. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science, International Development, and International Affairs

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Coates, Aaron Daniel

Contributors dc:contributor

• Robert J. Pauly
• Tom Lansford
• J.J. St. Marie

• U.S.
• Relationships
• Iran
• Israel
• Pakistan
• Realist Explanation
• International Relations
• Political Science

Repository record dc:identifier

https://aquila.usm.edu/masters_theses/11

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:aquila.usm.edu:masters_theses-1006