BETWEEN THE FRONT LINES: The Middle East, Iran and the Collapse of Global Diplomacy (Krieg-Macht-Diplomatie)

The Iranian nuclear crisis has shaped global politics for decades. Today it is more dangerous than ever — and closer to the edge than most people realize.In this deeply researched and gripping book, Reiner Stephan traces the full arc of the conflict: from America's support of the Shah in the 1950s, through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, to the 2015 nuclear deal and the escalating tensions of today.But this is not a story of heroes and villains. Stephan examines the perspectives of every major actor — Iran, the United States, Israel, Europe, and the Arab states — and shows how mistrust, power politics, sanctions, and military threats combined to create one of the most dangerous geopolitical crises of our time.This book goes beyond uranium enrichment and diplomatic communiqués. It asks the questions that define our era:→ How does nuclear deterrence really work? → Why does international diplomacy fail again and again? → And how close is the world to a full-scale conflict in the Middle East?Clear, analytical, and urgently relevant, Between the Front Lines offers a powerful exploration of war, diplomacy, and the future of global security.Essential reading for anyone interested in geopolitics, international relations, and the forces shaping today's world. Read more