...This chapter connects the current calls for rights with the often neglected aspects of the Iranian government's “republic,” noting that Imam Khomeini's vision of a so-called pure Islamic government has been dominated by the compromise formation of an Islamic Republic. The assemblage of select...

...This chapter explores why two, not one, welfare regimes exist in the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), each reflecting a particular logic of governance and historical origin. It describes some of the most significant institutions in each welfare regime and perceptions among Iranians concerning them...

...The Islamic Republic of Iran faced a favourable strategic environment after 2001 – a window of opportunity. Iran responded by assertively seeking to expand its interests throughout the Middle East. It fell far short, however, of fulfilling its longstanding ambition to become the dominant power...

... Maoz Zeev Islamic Republic of Iran neoclassical realism realism foreign policy analysis Middle East Iraq Arab-Israeli conflict Iran’s nuclear program The Islamic Republic of Iran faced a highly favorable strategic environment after 2001. A combination of regional and international factors...