IRAN DEFENSIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS UNITED STATES' OFFENSIVE POLITICS: ANALYSIS OF IRAN’S NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Abstract

This article explains the attitude that Iran shows towards the attacks, pressures, and condemnation of the United States, especially in its nuclear development program. Through Stephen van Evera's offensive-defensive theory, this article explains four determinants that led Iran to finally adopt a defensive attitude towards all offensive from the United States. The four determinants include the development of military technology, geographical conditions, socio-political constellation, and the order of diplomacy. Furthermore, this article describes the four determinants and relates them to Iran's nuclear development program and the response of the United States. Thus, it appears that Iran is showing a defensive towards the United States offensive.