Iran's influence
Subtitle: a religious-political state and society in it's region
By: Elaheh Rostami-Povey
Publisher: Zed
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781848132191; 9781848132207; 9781848132214
Subjects: Politics and government; World politics
Description: There is a saying in Arabic: me and my brother against my cousin, and me and my cousin against the outsider. Iran's Influence is the first comprehensive analysis of the role that Iran plays in Middle Eastern and global politics. Expert Iranian author Elaheh Rostami-Povey provides a fascinating introduction to one of the Middle East's most controversial and misunderstood countries. Based on several years of original research carried out both in Iran and across the region, this insightful guide presents essential new ideas to help the reader understand the Middle East.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-250) and index.