Iran: indisputable military nuclear ambitions -- Europe: an increasingly controversial strategy -- America: in a state of paralysis? -- Russia: an unreliable partner -- China: a close ally for Iran -- Pakistan: clandestine supplier, uneasy neighbour -- India: energy needs and rapprochement with Washington -- Israel: an existential threat -- North Korea: a role model? -- Egypt: the opportunity to rethink its defence policy? -- Saudi Arabia: open rivalry in the gulf -- South Africa: an ambiguous player -- The IAEA: no referral to the security council -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Chronology -- Bibliography -- Index.