Iranian-American Relations after 11 September

Author(s):
Alvandi, R.
Published
2002
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Following the tragic events of 11 September 2001, Samuel Huntington's theory of a 'clash of civilizations' has been garnering greater currency. Whereas it was roundly condemned in 1993 as a new manifestation of Orientalism, in today's post-11 September world it is hailed as having 'lasting importance'. Such dangerous thinking is now beginning to pervade presentations of Iranian-American relations, distorting the reality that conflict between Iran and the United States is a result of conflicting interests, not cultures.

Iran
Date issued
2002
Language
English
Publisher
ISIM, Leiden
Is part of
ISIM Newsletter (2002), Vol. 10, no. 1, p. 10-10
hdl
1887/16779