China and Iran: Ancient Partners in a Post-Imperial World

by John W. Garver

Book Overview

Iran's nuclear aspirations increasingly dominate its relations with the United States and Europe. China remains one of Iran's strongest allies on the Security Council, and also its most likely supplier of technology and assistance, built on decades of close economic and military relations. Iran is enjoying strong new influence in the Middle East and Asia following record oil profits and Shi'i victories in Iraqi parliamentary elections. Like Iran,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 029598631X
• ISBN13: 9780295986319
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Clash of Civilizations ?

These two great civilizations come together for thousands of years in trade and friendship. Both suffered in the guns of Western Powers in the 19th Century in humiliation. Both have the determination and confidence to restore the former glory of greatness. China and Iran came together in the past years since the latter days of the Shah. This is a scholarly book documenting their relationship against the West, especially US. The chapters are long and historical with many details in direct quotes. Professor Garver did a good job in getting all this in a fine researched book. Reading the Sino-Islamic connection helps understand the current status and situation and the balance of power, especially creates the most fear question of clash of civilizations against the West. This book may help understand Professor Huntington's thesis of civilizational clash.