Strategic Studies Quarterly

Abstract Containing I.R. Iran’s missile capabilities is an immediate goal in U.S.A missile defense approach in Obama administration. Iran’s access to missile and satellite technology (manufacturing and launching) is deemed as a threat for U.S.A and southern neighbors of Persian Gulf, so the mission of missile defense shield is to contain and counter Iran’s capabilities in missile and satellite fields. This article  based on offensive and defensive realism , analyses security challenges emerging from extension of missile defense shield for I.R. Iran  and regarding emergency of this threats for Iran, proposes to intensify interactions and defense diplomacy with southern neighbors based on self-restraint and moderation to strengthen Iran’s national security.  

Abstract This article examines efficiency of Intuitive Multi-Faceted Decision making Model focusing on sanctions of 1929 resolution of Security Council and the 9^th and 10^th government’s approach on nuclear program. Article 9 of resolution 1929 directly points to missile power of Iran, which has no record in previous resolutions. Author argues that Intuitive Multi-Faceted Decision making Model contrary to other conventional models based on rational actor is more compatible with multi-stage process of Iranian foreign policy.