STRATEGI IRAN PASCA AMERIKA SERIKAT KELUAR DARI JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION (JCPOA) TAHUN 2018-2020

Abstract

This study aims to explain about Iran's strategy in 2018-2020 after the US left the JCPOA. The US decision to reimpose its sanctions on Iran since 2018, and the failure of the P4+1 countries to provide Iran with economic benefits from the JCPOA, only made Iran’s position more desperate in the end. Therefore, Iran is required to be prepared to take decisive steps to ensure its interests.

The research method used in this research is descriptive analysis with qualitative research type. The data collection technique used is document analysis, which is a systematic procedure for reviewing and evaluating both printed and electronic documents. This study uses the game theory as an analytical tool to explain Iran's strategic choices.

This research shows that an option that benefits Iran's position is to implement a counter strategy, which is gradually reducing its nuclear commitments to the JCPOA. This strategy succeeded in achieving its objectives, besides being able to pressure P4 + 1 countries to find concrete solutions to US sanctions, this strategy is also capable of protecting Iran from attack by potential aggressor.

Keyword: Iran’s Strategy, JCPOA, Counter Strategy