Lägg till bokmärkeHidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic
“Savvy and accessible . . . A shrewd, timely guide to Iran’s schisms, interests and ambitions.”—The Washington Post Book World In Hidden Iran, leading Middle East expert Ray Takeyh demystifies the Iranian regime and shows how this pivotal country’s internal conflicts have produced its belligerent international posture, especially toward the United States. With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pushing the development of a nuclear program, making a play for regional p... (show more)
“Savvy and accessible . . . A shrewd, timely guide to Iran’s schisms, interests and ambitions.”—The Washington Post Book World In Hidden Iran, leading Middle East expert Ray Takeyh demystifies the Iranian regime and shows how this pivotal country’s internal conflicts have produced its belligerent international posture, especially toward the United States. With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pushing the development of a nuclear program, making a play for regional preeminence, and stirring up anti-Israel sentiment, the consequences of not understanding Iran have never been higher. Takeyh explains why this country continues to confound American expectations and offers a new paradigm for managing our relations with this rising power—at a time when getting Iran right has become increasingly urgent for America. (show less)
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This was a superbly written book, the best of all I have read on Iranin the last 2 years. In a limited space, Takeyh covers a tremendous amount of ground without oversimplification, and explains the various power centers within the Iranian establishment and their interactions.
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The first chapter or so is kind of drab, and it takes a bit to get what this guy is on about, but after that it starts to come together real fast. What exactly it is that he's "on about" is that the U.S. needs a new policy with regard to Iran. One based on the realities of the situation, and a recognition that even as Iranian politicians like Ahmadinejad spout fiery anti-Semitic rhetoric, the Islamic Republic has been shifting ever since Komeini's death to a more pragmatic stance. R... (show more)
The first chapter or so is kind of drab, and it takes a bit to get what this guy is on about, but after that it starts to come together real fast. What exactly it is that he's "on about" is that the U.S. needs a new policy with regard to Iran. One based on the realities of the situation, and a recognition that even as Iranian politicians like Ahmadinejad spout fiery anti-Semitic rhetoric, the Islamic Republic has been shifting ever since Komeini's death to a more pragmatic stance. Recognizing this could go a long way to beginning to break down the walls of mistrust. We need to stop looking at Iran with a one-dimensional "with us or against us" telescope and start engaging them in a pragmatic dialogue. Takeyh isn't the first to say this, of course, but he lays out a good look at the inside politics in Iran that lead many to conclude the same. (show less)
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