Acquiring Strategic Hegemony and International Motives: Nuclearization of Iran and North Korea

Abstract

Iran and North Korea developed their Nuclear Program in 1960s. Both countries endeavor to assume this program to acquire regional strategic hegemony in days when Middle East and East Asian regions simultaneously experiencing strategic non-equilibrium owing to bipolarity in international political system. This research paper is an attempt to study the strategic, regional and international motives of both states which strived them to pursue nuclear program first as mean to acquire peace then steadily tilted towards strategic objectives with the passage of time. In the beginning of 21st century both countries were declared by American political regime as pariah states due to their expanded strategic aspirations. Comparative analysis of the nuclear program of both countries is presented in a way that in what circumstances both nations strive for strategic interests in nuclear program. Furthermore, idiosyncratic and political efforts made by the leaders of the two countries is also emphasized. This research paper is unique as it represented the comparative overview so that an understanding can be developed to deeply analyze the ongoing and future approaches in the nuclear security paradigm which is emerging in Middle East and East Asia amid strategic unrest at multiple occasions.