Iran's influence in Afghanistan : : implications for the U.S. drawdown / / Alireza Nader [and four others].

This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after most U.S. forces depart Afghanistan in 2016. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Although Iran will attempt to shape a post-2014 Afghanistan, I...

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Place / Publishing House:Santa Monica, California : : RAND,, 2014.
©2014
Year of Publication:2014
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (162 p.)
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Summary:This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after most U.S. forces depart Afghanistan in 2016. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Although Iran will attempt to shape a post-2014 Afghanistan, Iran and the United States share core interests: to prevent the country from again becoming dominated by the Taliban and a safe haven for al Qaeda.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0833085948
083308593X
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Alireza Nader [and four others].