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Empire of Terror
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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This compelling work is aimed at college students, professors, and readers interested in contemporary military and political history, security studies, and Middle Eastern affairs. Its scholarly approach combined with engaging storytelling makes it suitable for academics and general readers seeking an insightful understanding of Iranβs Revolutionary Guard.
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See moreIranβs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps increasingly poses an existential threat to Western security and to Sunni and the few non-Muslim civilizations remaining in the Middle East. Empire of Terror captures this.
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Empire of Terror examines the growing existential threat posed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to Western security and to the remaining Sunni and non-Muslim civilizations in the Middle East. This strategic and political drama of our day captures the essence of this threat.
Drawing from 35 years of experience as an analyst in the U.S. Defense Intelligence Community, the author offers insights that update current academic literature. The book blends rigorous academic scholarship with an engaging writing style, appealing to both college students and professors.
The author uses case studies of the intelligence and security services from two 20th century totalitarian systemsβthe Soviet Union and Nazi Germanyβfor comparative analysis. Unlike many other books on the Guards, Empire of Terror is distinct and enduring in its approach.
The book features profiles that highlight the human drama and the sufferings of women and gays in Iran. By focusing on the Guards and their role in maintaining Iran's revolution, Empire of Terror provides biographies and explanations of the ideologies driving some of its leaders, exposing both the human and inhumane elements in this distinctly Iranian drama with global implications.
Empire of Terror draws historical parallels to the Soviet Union and the Third Reich, comparing the intelligence and security services of states with totalitarian aspirations. It illustrates ideological intersections such as a collectivist mindset, intolerance for political deviation, strongly defined sex roles, hyper-masculinity, and a ruthless determination to destroy enemies.
In many respects, Iran's people, politics, and culture remain unique. This book explores these intricacies through the lens of geopolitical and historical analysis.
Author: Mark D. Silinsky, a 37-year veteran analyst of the Department of Defense, an adjunct professor at the United States Army War College, and an affiliated professor at Haifa University.
Features: 2 maps, 2 charts, 18 tables.
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ISBN: 9781640123137
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 July 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Potomac Books Inc
Illustration: 2 illustrations, 2 maps, 16 tables, 1 glossary, 1 appendix, index
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 328
About the Author
Mark D. Silinsky is a senior intelligence analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense, where he has worked for thirty-eight years, and is an affiliated professor at Haifa University. He is the author of Jihad and the West: Black Flag over Babylon and The Taliban: Afghanistanβs Most Lethal Insurgent GroupΒ and coauthor of The Managerβs Guide to Terrorism, Risk, and Insurance: Essentials for Todayβs Business.
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