Description
An authoritative account of how and why the Islamic Republic has survived to become a critical player in the Middle East and the world
When Iranians overthrew their pro-Western monarchy in favor of an Islamic regime in 1979, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for years to come. Yet in the decades since, Iran has emerged as a key player in the Middle East and the wider world. In Iran Rising, renowned Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the Islamic Republic has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, and other serious challenges. Amid heightened global anxiety over alliances, terrorism, and nuclear threats, Iran Rising offers essential reading for understanding a country that, more than ever, is a force to watch.Author: Amin Saikal
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02/23/2021
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780691216874
ISBN10: 0691216878
BISAC Categories:
- History | Middle East | Iran
- Political Science | World | Middle Eastern
- Political Science | History & Theory | General
About the Author
Amin Saikal is adjunct professor of social sciences and Middle East specialist at the University of Western Australia. His other books include The Rise and Fall of the Shah (Princeton).