Iran II: types and Levels of Competition
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CORE COMPETITION SINCE THE FALL OF THE SHAH .............................................................................................. 3 Figure II.1: Summary Chronology of US-Iranian Competition: 1979-2011 ................................................. 3
TYPES AND LEVELS OF COMPETITION ................................................................................................................ 7 Ideology, Religion, and Political Systems .............................................................................................. 7 Terrorism, Extremism, Paramilitary Ties, and Covert Operations ......................................................... 8 Energy, Sanctions, and Global Economic Impacts................................................................................. 8 Arms control, Exports, and Imports ...................................................................................................... 9 Military Competition ........................................................................................................................... 10