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569 | The Shah's Fall, Khomeini's Rise, and What It Means for the U.S. and Iran Today

The Realignment

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Religious Fundamentalism and Geopolitical Dynamics

This chapter explores the rise of religious fundamentalism since the 1970s and its significant influence on global geopolitical dynamics during the Cold War. It particularly highlights the Iranian revolution of 1979, its implications for nuclear proliferation, and the complexities of Iran's internal dynamics, leading to a deeper understanding of its political landscape.

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