The Shadow Commander

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Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran’s Global Ambitions

By Arash Azizi

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The Shadow Commander by Arash Azizi delves into the life and influence of Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of Iran's Quds Force. The biography explores his rise to power, his strategic military role in the Middle East, and the geopolitical impact of his actions. Azizi provides an insight into how Soleimani shaped both Iran's domestic and foreign policies, influencing events across the region.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by global politics and want an in-depth look at the influence of Iranian military leaders in shaping modern Middle Eastern history. It offers a compelling narrative about power dynamics, military strategy, and the complex web of international relations.

The Shadow Commander

Reveals the military mastermind who established Iran as a major power in the Middle East and the regional ambitions of the Islamic Republic today

Reveals how Qassem Soleimani became the military mastermind who established Iran as a major power in the Middle East

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Until his assassination by US drone strike in January 2020, military commander Qassem Soleimani was one of the most powerful men in Iran. A widely popular but also feared maverick operator, he helped to establish the Islamic Republic as a major force in the Middle East. This was a long way from where he began as a youth, living on the margins in a country ruled by a monarch supported by the United States.

In this highly readable account, historian Arash Azizi examines Soleimani’s life, regional influence, and future ambitions. The Shadow Commander breaks new ground through interviews with figures who knew Soleimani for years, including his personal driver, the aides who accompanied him to his Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his brother. Ultimately, Azizi uses the story of this one important figure to make sense of the global ambitions of Iran, a country whose actions are much talked about but seldom understood.

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The Shadow Commander by Arash Azizi is praised for its in-depth analysis of Qassem Soleimani and Iran's political landscape. Reviewers highlight the book's detailed depiction of Soleimani's character and influence, offering insight into Iran's foreign policies and relations with key figures like Ayatollah Khamenei. The book is noted for its extensive research, reader-friendly prose, and its value as both a biography of Soleimani and a comprehensive exploration of modern Iran's role in the Middle East.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786079442

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Arash Azizi Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Arash Azizi is a historian at New York University where he researches the transnational links that tied Iran and the Arab World during the Cold War. He has written for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian and Vanity Fair, and several of his book-length translations have appeared in Iran and elsewhere. He lives in New York City. @arash_tehran