Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Islamic Republic

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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 favour of an Islamic regime in 1979, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyse 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.

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).

"One of 20 essential books about the Middle East, compiled by the Middle Eastern Studies community at Anhui University in central China"