Iranian Nuclear Crisis by Seyed Hossein Mousavian

Iranian Nuclear Crisis by Seyed Hossein Mousavian

The first detailed Iranian account of the diplomatic struggle between Iran and the international community, The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: A Memoir opens in 2002, as news of Iran's clandestine uranium enrichment and plutonium production facilities emerge. Seyed Hossein Mousavian, previously the head of the Foreign Relations Committee of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and spokesman for Tehran's nuclear negotiating team, brings the reader into Tehran's private deliberations as its leaders wrestle with internal and external adversaries.

Mousavian provides readers with intimate knowledge of Iran's interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency and global powers. His personal story comes alive as he vividly recounts his arrest and interrogations on charges of espionage. Dramatic episodes of diplomatic missions tell much about the author and the swirling dynamics of Iranian politics and diplomacy--undercurrents that must be understood now more than ever.

As intense debate continues over the direction of Iran's nuclear program, Mousavian weighs the likely effects of military strikes, covert action, sanctions, and diplomatic engagement, considering their potential to resolve the nuclear crisis.

Contents

1. The Origin and Development of Iran's Nuclear Program

2. The First Crisis

3. From Tehran to Paris

4. From the Paris Agreement to the 2005 Presidential Election

5. The Larijani Period

6. To the Security Council

7. Back to the Security Council and a New Domestic Situation

8. Iran Alone: The Jalili Period

9. U.S. Engagement

10. The Crisis Worsens

11. Conclusion

Seyed Hossein Mousavian served for more than a quarter century as an official in Iran's government, working on foreign and security policy. He served as Director-General of West Europe at the Foreign Ministry of Iran (1987-1990), Iran's Ambassador to Germany (1990-1997), Head of the Foreign Relations Committee of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (1997-2005) and spokesperson for the Iranian nuclear negotiation team (2003-2005). Mousavian is a Middle East Security and Nuclear Policy Specialist at Woodrow Wilson School of Princeton University, USA.

Emad Kiyaei is the Director of External Affairs at the American Iranian Council and researcher at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs. As Principal at IGD Group, he provides consulting services to public and private sector in the field of political risk, security policy and mediation.