For over a quarter century, Iran has been one of America's chief nemeses. Ever since Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah in 1979, the relationship between the two nations has been antagonistic: revolutionary guards chanting against the Great Satan, Bush fulminating against the Axis of Evil, Iranian support for Hezbollah, and President Ahmadinejad blaming the U.S. for the world's ills. The une…
Examines Iran and the nature of its relations with neighbouring states. The author argues that certain characteristics of Iranian society have persistently affected Iran's view of the surrounding world. The book analyzes the impact of historical events, regional demography and past conflicts.