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1 online resource (19 pages). |
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| Series |
MES monographs ; no. 1 |
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Middle East Studies monograph series ; no. 1.
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| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on August 25, 2011). |
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"August 2011." |
| Summary |
Defining what is the strategic culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979 is challenging. Its nature is often contradictory and paradoxical and its meaning elusive. It is framed in large part by Tehran's stratagem to confront its adversaries. The foreign policy of the "strategically lonely" Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) is a byproduct of competition between Islamic universalism and Iranian nationalism. Iran, while feeling threatened by a number of states, including the United States, has ambitions beyond the size of its conventional forces. To address both its perceived threats and satisfy its grand strategic ambitions, Iran relies on armed surrogates, large volunteer forces, a "guerrilla navy", strategic rockets and missiles, and soft power. In the first issue of the MES Monograph Series, the author notes that "strategic culture of the IRI has had profound impact on its approach to statecraft, strategy, and war." Through an examination of Iran's "way of war," the author offers specific suggestions for the United States to better engage or deal with Iran. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-19). |
| Contents |
A nation of martyrs? -- Iranian defense planning -- Hard and soft power in Iranian strategy -- The IRI's "way of war" -- Conclusions. |
| Subject |
Strategic culture -- Iran.
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Iran -- Military policy.
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Iran -- Foreign relations.
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Diplomatic relations. (OCoLC)fst01907412
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Military policy. (OCoLC)fst01021386
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Strategic culture. (OCoLC)fst01745709
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Iran. (OCoLC)fst01204889
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| Genre/Form |
Online resources.
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| Added Author |
Marine Corps University (U.S.). Middle East Studies, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Eisenstadt, Michael. Strategic culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran (OCoLC)810277640 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0383 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 214.2:M 58/3 NO.1 |
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