Jawaria Atiq

National University of Modern Languagese, International Relations, Graduate Student

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Graduated in International Relations from the National University of Modern Languages with a keen interest in Middle Eastern studies. My first research focuses on Iran’s Nuclear Ambition: Israel’s Response. Currently doing internship in Parliament of Pakistan. I aim to contribute more to enhancing understanding of geopolitical trends in the Middle East in future.
Phone: 03349081166
Address: Islamabad, Pakistan

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Iran’s Nuclear Ambition: Israel’s Response

University research, 2024

This academic paper tries to understand Iran’s intention of developing nuclear weapon and how it ... more This academic paper tries to understand Iran’s intention of developing nuclear weapon and how it is being perceived by Israel. Nuclear Iran: The Issues: What Motivates the Country? Israel’s Response to These Ambitions? And, Global Implications of the Program? This book offers an excellent account of Iran’s nuclear program, the reasons behind them, the reaction of Israel and the effects in the international system. After Iran’s revelations of the possession of an enrichment facility in the early 2000s, the nuclear project has always received international attention. Iran has been accused by the Western and Israeli countries of tacitly developing the nuclear weapons for civil purposes even though they are signatories to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty. To appreciate the current status and future direction of Iran’s nuclear program, it is crucial to understand historical perspectives in Iran nuclear issue that has roots back from aid that US provided to Iran in 1950s “Atoms for Peace” program and subsequent geopolitical changes after 1979 revolution and Iran Iraq war that made Iran to rethink its security policies. It is crucial to understand that there is more to Iran’s actions than ideologies, geopolitics, religious fundamentalism, anti-western hatred, nuclear ambitions, and proxy wars. Due to the fact that Iran is sponsoring anti-Israel groups and its leaders’ speech is rather hostile, Iran’s nuclear project is a threat to Israel’s existence. With regards to that notion, the issue of the military aggression as a measure in preventing Iran from developing nuclear technology has also been raised alongside the diplomatic efforts aimed at constraining the Iranian nuclear program. The article further examines how both nations’ strategies have evolved due to compliance with the intercontinental agreements such as the JCPOA. Consequently, based on the research, if Iran is to possess nuclear weapons then the new shift in balance of power in the Middle East could trigger heightened violence and or another round of realignment of allies, friends and foes alike. The findings derived in the present study show that while the changes are evident, it is crucial to sustain change unilaterally to sustain the deterrence posture in a bid to avoid unnecessary escalation toward threatening the safety and stability of the region.