Defending Iran: From Revolutionary Guards to Ballistic Missiles

ISBN-13: 9781108476782 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 288 str.

Opis

An authoritative analysis of Iran's defense doctrine and security policies set within the context of security and political relations in the Middle East.

Recenzje

'Gawdat Baghat and Anoushiravan Ehteshami, two well-respected experts, have produced an important and insightful analysis of Iran's defense and security doctrine tracing its evolution from pre-revolutionary days to the current context deftly weaving together the nexus of ideology, threat perceptions and national interests amid the changing strategic international and regional landscape.' Sanam Vakil, Chatham House

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Iran's Threat Perceptions; 2. Defense Institutions: Politics and Power; 3. Iran's Military-industrial Complex; 4. Structure and Make-up of Iran's Armed Forces; 5. Iran's Ballistic Missiles and Space Program; 6. Cyber Security: Iran and Its Neighbors; 7. Naval Forces; 8. Iran's Drone Capabilities; 9. Proxies and Partners; Conclusion: The Way Forward.