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The Bear and the Lion: Soviet Imperialism and Iran
The Bear and the Lion Soviet Imperialism and Iran Author:Martin Sicker Sicker argues that Soviet imperialism in Southwest Asia, particularly in Iran, exhibits a remarkable consistency from tsarist times to the present. Directly challenging prevailing beliefs of diminished Soviet interest in Iran or the Persian Gulf, Sicker asserts that the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, their history of interest in the area, a... more »nd the region's growing geopolitical significance all enhance the probability of a Soviet move to bring Iran into its sphere of influence. Moreover, Sicker demonstrates Soviet goals in the area are long term and are not subject to revision as a consequence of temporary setbacks or a change in Soviet leadership.« less