'Through five musical pieces, Adib-Moghaddam offers a unique perspective on Iran's politics in the region and beyond … Adib-Moghaddam skilfully links the themes of his chosen examples - the greatness of Persian history and values and their impact on human history; revolutionary motivations and sacrifice; determination to rebel against injustice and resistance - to Iranian domestic and international politics. This informative book is a must-read for those engaged with Iranian studies and interested readers wishing to understand the trajectory of Iran-US relations.' Behzad Abdollahpour, International Affairs
Prologue. Iran in the new world order; 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Persian longitudes; 2.God and politics: inside the Islamic republic; 3.Strategic preferences – trans-national interests; 4. The United States, Israel and the global right wing; 5. Eurasian Iran: resistance or Persian empire?; Epilogue. A symphony of flowers.