RECENT BOOK: Persian Dreams ... by Dr. John Parker
Dr. John Parker's recent book is reviewed by the Air Force Research Institute
"Persian Dreams: Moscow & Tehran since the Fall of the Shah" by Dr. John Parker
"As the world heads toward a possible collision course regarding Iran’s nuclear program, John Parker presents a very timely, in-depth, and insightful book on that country’s relations with Russia since the Islamic Revolution. The author’s current high-level position in the US State Department gave him access to many of the major actors in this historical account, including Aleksandr Yakovlev and Nikolay Kozyrev, who did four diplomatic tours in Tehran from 1959 to 1983. This, above all else, separates Persian Dreams from other books on the topic. Parker exquisitely incorporates information from interviews and other primary sources with the overall history. One cannot finish reading any part of this book without being mindful of the present situation. As international diplomacy deteriorates and a potential Israeli and/or US military attack on Iran looms along the horizon, Parker gives us all the necessary information on whether or not Iran can be dealt with peacefully and what exactly Russia can do to alter the equation. He has made a fascinating and valuable contribution to the literature and to current affairs." Review by Steve Dobransky, Kent State University
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