Iran rising : the survival and future of the Islamic Republic
(Book)

Book Cover
Average Rating
Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2019].
Status
Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction
955.054 S1324i
1 available

Description

Loading Description...

Also in this Series

Checking series information...

Copies

LocationCall NumberStatus
Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction955.054 S1324iOn Shelf

More Like This

Loading more titles like this title...

More Details

Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 326 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"When Iranians overthrew their monarchy, rejecting a pro-Western shah in favor of an Islamic regime, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for decades to come. Yet forty years after the 1978-79 revolution, Iran has emerged as a critical player in the Middle East and the wider world, as demonstrated in part by the 2015 international nuclear agreement. In Iran Rising, renowned Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the country has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, and countless other serious challenges. Saikal explores Iran's recent history, beginning with the revolution, which set in motion a number of developments, including war with Iraq, precarious relations with Arab neighbors, and hostilities with Israel and the United States. He highlights the regime's agility as it navigated a complex relationship with Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, survived the Gulf wars, and handled fallout from the Iraqi and Syrian crises. Such success, Saikal maintains, stems from a distinctive political order, comprising both a supreme Islamic leader and an elected president and national assembly, which can fuse religious and nationalist assertiveness with pragmatic policy actions at home and abroad. But Iran's accomplishments, including its nuclear development and ability to fight ISIS, have cost its people, who are desperately pressuring the ruling clerics for economic and social reforms--changes that might in turn influence the country's foreign policy. 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"--Publisher's website.

Reviews from GoodReads

Loading GoodReads Reviews.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Saikal, A. (2019). Iran rising: the survival and future of the Islamic Republic . Princeton University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Saikal, Amin, 1950-. 2019. Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Islamic Republic. Princeton University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Saikal, Amin, 1950-. Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Islamic Republic Princeton University Press, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Saikal, Amin. Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Islamic Republic Princeton University Press, 2019.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

Staff View

Loading Staff View.