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The Military in Post-Revolutionary Iran
The Evolution and Roles of the Revolutionary Guards
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, Iranian society, military studies, and those seeking an in-depth understanding of the Revolutionary Guard's role within Iran’s complex political landscape.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known as the 'Sepah', has wielded considerable and increasing power in Iran in recent decades. Established in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini as a paramilitary organisation charged with protecting the nascent Islamic regime and countering the untrustworthy Imperial army (or 'Artesh'), the Sepah has evolved into one of the most powerful political, ideological, military and economic players in Iran over recent years.
The Sepah is entrusted with a diverse set of indoctrination apparatus, training programmes and system welfare provisions intended to broaden support for the regime. Although established as a paramilitary organisation, the Sepah developed to have its own ministry, complex bureaucracy and diversified functions, alongside its own network and personnel.
The Military in Post-Revolutionary Iran provides a comprehensive overview of the Sepah and its role. It examines the position of the Sepah in Iranian state and society, explores the nature of the Sepah's involvement in politics, and discusses the impact of the Sepah's political rise on Iran's economy and foreign policy.
Contemporary Iran can only be fully understood by an awareness of the ongoing in-fighting among regime factions and increasing popular demands for social change – knowing about the Sepah is central to all this.
Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series
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Critics have praised Forozan's work for its detailed and dispassionate analysis, especially regarding the Guards' economic interests. Ali M Ansari of the University of St Andrews describes it as an essential study of one of the world's most unique military institutions. Dr Farhad Rezaei highlights the nuanced discussion on the limits of diminishing the Sepah's power within Iran's political system, stressing that any reduction of their influence will be a slow and challenging process.
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ISBN: 9781138913028
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 October 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 9 Tables, black and white; 15 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 521g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Hesam Forozan completed his doctorate at the University of Durham, UK.
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