Published Works

Professor Shaffer's work bridges rigorous
academic scholarship with actionable policy
insight — essential reading for anyone engaging
with energy, the Caucasus, or Iranian affairs.

Bibliography

Operational Energy

The only textbook on defense energy planning, analysis, and strategy — examining fuel types, geopolitical issues, supply risks, and market economics.

Bibliography

All Books

Iran is More Than Persia: Ethnic Politics in Iran

A controversial but needed discussion of ethnicity inside Iran. When the people of the Iranian plateau — the Persians — and Persian expatriates bristle so easily at the discussion of non-Persian ethnic pride in Iran, outsiders should take note.

— Reuel Marc Gerecht, FDD

Energy Politics

…a timely, provocative, and pioneering exploration of an increasingly important topic.

— Graham Allison, Harvard University

Beyond the Resource Curse

…foursquarely addresses the question of what resources can do—or not do—for a country…a truly refreshing volume.

— Svante Cornell, Johns Hopkins University

Borders and Brethren: Iran and the Challenge of Azerbaijani Identity

…Shaffer’s book is a major contribution to the history of both Iranian and Soviet nationality policies.

— Ronald Grigor Suny, University of Chicago

The Limits of Culture: Islam and Foreign Policy

…an invaluable book for anyone trying to understand developments…from the Middle East to the Caspian region and South Asia.

— Fiona Hill, The Brookings Institution

Partners in Need: The Strategic Relationship of Russia and Iran

…presents a comprehensive overview of Russia and Iran’s cooperative relationship…

— The Washington Institute for Near East Policy