Iran's Security Policy in the Post-Revolutionary Era

• Main Author: Byman, Daniel (auth)
• Other Authors: Chubin, Shahram (auth), Ehteshami, Anoushiravan (auth), Green, Jerrold D. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2001
• Subjects: International relations; Warfare & defence; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Religion, nationalism, ethnicity, economics, and geopolitics all are important in explaining Iran's goals and tactics in its relationship with the outside world, as are the agendas of key security institutions and the ambitions of their leaders. This report assesses Iran's security policy...