Hidden Iran Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic

Name: Hidden Iran Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic
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ISBN: 9780805086614

ISBN-10: 0805086617

ISBN-13: 9780805086614

Edition: 2007

Authors: Ray Takeyh

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"Savvy and accessible . . . A shrewd, timely guide to Iran's schisms, interests and ambitions."--"The Washington Post Book World" In "Hidden Iran," leading Middle East expert Ray Takeyh demystifies the Iranian regime and shows how this pivotal country's internal conflicts have produced its belligerent international posture, especially toward the United States. With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pushing the development of a nuclear program, making a play for regional preeminence, and stirring up anti-Israel sentiment, the consequences of not understanding Iran have never been higher. Takeyh explains why this country continues to confound American expectations and offers a new paradigm for…

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List price: $23.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 8/21/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Introduction: Getting Iran Wrong



Khomeini's Legacy



Conservatives, Pragmatists, and Reformers



Iran's Place in the Greater Middle East



Turning Points in U.S.-Iranian Relations



Under the Shadow of September 11



Along the Nuclear Precipice



Iran's New Iraq



Israel and the Politics of Terrorism


Conclusion: Getting Iran Right


Notes


Acknowledgments


Index