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Navigating Iran's Geopolitical Landscape
This chapter explores Iran's geopolitical position, focusing on its Twelver Shiaism and revolutionary ideology influenced by Khomeinism. It discusses the historical context of colonialism's impact on Middle Eastern governance and the emergence of strongman rule amidst ethnic complexities. The chapter also critiques Western interventions in the region, particularly the Iraq War, while analyzing U.S. foreign policy dynamics under the Trump administration.
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