Outlines a vision for rebuilding America's strategic partnerships in the Middle East, proposing specific recommendations for alliances with Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia and other candidates while citing the examples of historical figures.
Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.
Twenty-three essays present opposing viewpoints on whether Iran is a threat to global security, human rights in Iran, how the U.S. should respond to Iran, and Iran's future.
Christopher de Bellaigue chronicles the experiences of the men and women involved in Iran's Islamic Revolution, and examines how the revolution has impacted the country as a whole.