Alireza Nader

Frederic Wehrey

Theodore W. Karasik

Jeremy J. Ghez

Lydia Hansell

This book surveys how Saudi-Iranian relations have unfolded in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine since 2003, identifying the sources of rivalry and cooperation between the two powers. Understanding and leveraging this relationship will be a critical part of U.S. efforts to promote stability after the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq and to manage the regional impact of Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Rivalry, Cooperation, and Implications for U.S. Policy

Saudi-Iranian Relations Since the Fall of Saddam

Dalia Dassa Kaye

Jennifer D. P. Moroney

David E. Thaler

The authors describe possible regional security structures and bilateral U.S. relationships with Iraq and Afghanistan. They recommend that the United States offer a wide range of security cooperation activities to compatible future governments in Kabul and Baghdad but should also plan to hedge against less-favorable contingencies. They emphasize that the U.S. Air Force should expect to remain heavily tasked for the foreseeable future.

U.S. Air Force Roles

Future U.S. Security Relationships with Iraq and Afghanistan

Theodore W. Karasik

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