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This modern study of the Iran-Iraq War utilizes newly available primary materials to analyze American policy towards the war and question the veracity of the United States' claims of strict neutrality.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction Introduction 1. A History of Deceit 2. The War of Subversion Part II: Strict Neutrality 3. Setting the Stage Part III: Strict Neutrality? 4. Strict Neutrality? 5. The Tilt 6. The Internationalization of the War 7. Turning a Blind Eye 8. A Sophisticated Strategy Part IV: The Policy Collapses 9. The War of the Cities 10. The Policy Collapses Part V: The Collapse of Neutrality 11. The Aftermath of Deception 12. The Collapse of Neutrality 13. Forcing the War to an End Part VI: Conclusion Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

About the Author

Bryan R. Gibson is a doctoral candidate in international history at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, UK.