Looking at Iran again past and present
Explore Iran's complex past and present with this curated book list. Featuring Atomic Iran by Jerome R. Corsi, All the Shah's Men by Stephen Kinzer, and Hezbollah by Hala Jaber, these essential reads cover political science and history to illuminate Iran's geopolitics and influence.
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All the Shah's Men
by Stephen Kinzer
This is the first full-length account of the CIA's coup d'etat in Iran in 1953—a covert operation whose consequences are still with us today. Written by a noted New York Times journalist, this book is based on documents about the coup (including some lengthy internal CIA reports) that have now been declassified. Stephen Kinzer's compelling narrative is at once a vital piece of history, a cautionary tale, and a real-life espionage thriller.
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Hezbollah
by Hala Jaber
"Hezbollah" lifts the shroud of secrecy on the Shi'ite Muslim organization that has been synonymous with terror for the past 15 years. Jaber, a journalist specializing in Middle East coverage, was granted access to the Hezbollah's fighters, leaders, and strategists to prepare this exploration of the group's devotion to its cause. She also sheds light on Hezbollah's shadowy sister organization in Tehran. of photos.
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Atomic Iran
by Jerome R. Corsi
Examines the nuclear threat that Iran poses to the world and its own people, and argues that American politicians must be held accountable for their economic and diplomatic ties to the rogue regime.
