Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Islamic Republic

Review\n“[A] lucid exposition.”―John Waterbury, Foreign Affairs\n“A fascinating study.”―Robert Fantina, New York Journal of Books\n“A welcome and discerning primer. . . . It should be studied carefully by all students of Middle Eastern politics and especially by diplomats, military leaders, and political decision-makers who wish to rectify or avoid repeating the current flawed policies toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.”―Robert L. Tignor, Michigan War Studies Review\n“Excellent. . . . I highly recommend this book for all military and nonmilitary audiences.”―George Hodge, Military Review\n"Comprehensive, balanced, and deeply informative."―Gareth Evans, former Australian Foreign Minister and president emeritus of the International Crisis Group\nAn authoritative account of how and why the Islamic Republic has survived to become a critical player in the Middle East and the world\nWhen 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.