Evolution of dual containment policy (the policy of Clinton’s administration - Clinton’s doctrine) in the Persian Gulf

Seyed Mohsen Mirhosseini

PhD of Political science, Yazd University, Iran.

E-mail: seyedmohsenmirhosseini1347@gmail.com

Accepted 01 October, 2013

During 1993-1997, the policy of dual containment was selected by Clinton’s administration to prevent Iran and Iraq from any action jeopardizing the interests of the international community especially the United State of America. The new policy of dual containment was the result of the new world order in which the U.S. found itself as the hub of the new world after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Also, this new policy put away the balance of power policy that was the main policy of previous American administrations which had sought a balance of power between Iran and Iraq in order to contain these two nations from any aggression to the global peace and security.

Keywords: Dual Containment, Persian Gulf, Clinton's Policy, Balance of power