WIIS Israel Middle East Review

Women in International Security Israel Middle East Review, Vol. 2, No. 3, January 2012

23 Pages Posted: 19 Jan 2012

See all articles by Steven Aiello

Steven Aiello

Tel Aviv University

Sina Kashefipour

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Sarah Oliai

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: January 15, 2012

Abstract

Iran is the central focus in this edition of The WIIS Israel Middle East Review. Iran’s foreign policy goals hold key implications for regional issues, and domestically the theocratic regime faces complex challenges. This issue opens with an article discussing the obstacles Iran’s government faces in terms of maintaining its legitimacy. Next we look at whether or not the Islamic run government in Iran does indeed abide by Sharia law as it purports to, focusing on applications of the punishment of stoning for convicted adulterers. Finally, we take a closer look at the Jewish minority in Iran and the challenges facing their community. This issue is highlighted by an interview with Dr. Emily Landau, an expert on Iranian deterrence and Israel’s security policies. She offers her insights on what the future holds as a nuclear Iran becomes an increasingly closer reality.

Keywords: Iran, Israel, Deterrence, Nuclearization, Sharia, Khomeini, Zina

JEL Classification: J70, K14, K19, K40, R50

Suggested Citation

Aiello, Steven and Kashefipour, Sina and Oliai, Sarah, WIIS Israel Middle East Review (January 15, 2012). Women in International Security Israel Middle East Review, Vol. 2, No. 3, January 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1987482

Steven Aiello (Contact Author)

Tel Aviv University ( email )

Ramat Aviv
Tel-Aviv, 6997801
Israel

Sina Kashefipour

affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )

Sarah Oliai

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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