Iran’s Qods Force:
Proxy Wars, Terrorism, and the War on America
By Owen Sirrs
Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2022, 384 pages, $45.95, ISBN: 9781682478059
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps:
Defining Iran’s Military Doctrine
By Alma Keshavarz
New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023, 226 pages, $85.99, ISBN: 9781350255661
The Shadow War:
Iran’s Quest for Supremacy
By Brandon J. Weichert
New York: Republic Book Publishers, 2023, 256 pages, $18.13, ISBN: 9781645720560
Introduction
With its ancient history, deep-rooted culture and rich heritage, Iran has been an influential power in the Middle East. Hence, Iran has always wanted to be the dominant power in the region. During the Pahlavi dynasty, Iran emerged as a significant regional power with close relations with the United States. However, the 1979 Islamic Revolution changed Iran’s foreign and regional policy. The alliance with the U.S. turned into hostility, and a more aggressive policy toward neighbors was pursued. This has resulted in Iran becoming increasingly isolated, both internationally and regionally.
