IPC Books

Baghdad Ablaze: How to Extinguish the Fires in Iraq

Publish Date: September 15, 2007

ISBN: 978-0979705106

FOREWORD

Following the liberation of Iraq in 2003, why are Iraqis still fighting? To extinguish the fires that burn in Iraq, one must discover why it is ablaze, what would move Iraqi politicians to put out the fires, and what would induce Iraq’s neighbors to quench the flames. Heat, fuel, and oxygen are necessary to cause fire. So, what are the causes of violence in Iraq? There are three.

What Makes Tehran Tick: Islamist Ideology and Hegemonic Interests

Publish Date: 2 November 2006

ISBN: 978-1599752983

Abstract:

The Iranian regime epitomizes a rogue state that engages in state-sponsored terrorism while simultaneously seeking weapons of mass destruction. Considerable commentary dismisses Iranian rhetoric as more bluster. What Makes Tehran Tick creatively explores the ideological sources of Tehran's hostility. Knowing these extremist beliefs is critical to understanding Iran's motivations as well as the potential for success of Western policy options regarding Iran's future and its nuclear weapon ambition. In the context of failing diplomacy and problematic military action against Iran, this book suggests an ingenious third option that seeks to empower the Iranian people for democratic change. Pursuit of the empowerment alternative could reinforce diplomacy while keeping the military option in abeyance.

--General Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

Apeasing the Ayatollahs and Suppressing Democracy: U.S. Policy and the Iranian Opposition

Publish Date: 1 July 2006

ISBN: 978-1599752976

Iran is emerging as the primary threat against the United States and its allies: Iran s drive to acquire nuclear weapons, continuing support for and involvement with terrorist networks, publicly-stated opposition to the Arab-Israel peace process, disruptive role in Iraq, expansionist radical ideology, and its denial of basic human rights to its own population are challenges confronting U.S. policymakers. In trying to solve the puzzle posed by Iran, IPC's report suggests that Iranian opposition groups play a central role in U.S. policymaking.