Dr Christian Emery

Research interests

I am interested in all aspects of post-war US foreign policy, with specific expertise in US policy in Iran. My research covers several areas but is primarily situated within the intersection of International Relations, Diplomatic History, and Foreign Policy Analysis. Much of my published work tries to unpick the origins of the US-Iranian confrontation by focusing on Washington's early attempts to engage post-revolutionary Iran. I have also written about the politics of Iran sanctions for both academic journals and media outlets. Recently, I have started two new new research projects. The first draws on role theory to examine the impact of Iran's revolutionary identity on foreign policy and international order. The second is a new book project examining contemporary Canadian-Iranian relations. To support this research I will take up a visiting fellowship at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. This work is funded by a grant from the Foundation for Canadian Studies.