Iran-U.S. Relations until 2030 : Possible Scenario

Document Type : Research Paper

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Isfahan University

Abstract

over the past three decades, Iran-U.S. Relations have been spiraling conflict. Relations with ups and downs, tensions and threats. However, What have recently been engaged mind of many experts, is the rise of Donald Trump and his confrontation with the Islamic Republic over the coming years. what will happen in Iran-U.S. relation for the foreseeable future? Accordingly, this research seeks to answer the following question: what direction will Iran and U.S. relations take in the future? For answering to this question, triple culture of anarchy in international system can be planned three scenarios: first: feud scenario, second: rivalry scenario, and the third: friendship scenario. Based on research findings, the possibility of competition scenario, namely, situation which is prevailed in international politics is more probable than the others. At the same time, the possibility of hostility between the two countries is more probable than friendship that confirms the history of international politics.

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