Routledge US Arms Policies Towards the Shah's Iran Book

Explore a vital chapter of Cold War history with US Arms Policies Towards the Shah's Iran. Part of the Routledge Studies in US Foreign Policy series, this book reconstructs the complex arms relationship between successive US administrations and the Shah of Iran from 1950 to 1979. While much of the existing literature has overlooked this specific connection, this work corrects historical omissions and distortions. It provides a detailed look at how Iran evolved from a recipient of primitive military aid in the 1950s into America's primary military credit customer by the late 1960s and 1970s. This book offers an original contribution to the study of US foreign policy and military history. It is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers looking to understand the shift in military dynamics during a key era of global politics. Gain a clearer perspective on the strategic decisions that shaped the Middle East during the Cold War through this comprehensive historical analysis.