{"product_id":"irans-grand-strategy-a-political-history-vali-nasr","title":"Irans Grand Strategy: A Political History by Vali Nasr (Author)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e📘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eTitle Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eIran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vali Nasr\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5 Matt Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eIran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of how Iran’s contemporary foreign and security policies are shaped by historical experiences, strategic imperatives, and geopolitical logic. Rejecting simplistic portrayals of Tehran as driven solely by ideology or religion, Vali Nasr traces the evolution of Iran’s strategic thinking from the Islamic Revolution through decades of war, sanctions, and regional engagement. The book offers insightful analysis on how Iran’s leaders view their nation’s role, security priorities, and long-term objectives in an increasingly complex global order. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e🔑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eKey Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eHistorical Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nasr shows that Iran’s grand strategy emerges from deep historical memory—especially the legacy of foreign intervention, revolution, and the Iran–Iraq War—and informs its security outlook. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eStrategy of Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The core strategic posture of the Islamic Republic is framed as a rational strategy of resistance and self-reliance rather than purely ideological zeal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eForward Defense \u0026amp; Regional Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iran extends its security perimeter outward through alliances with non‑state actors and regional partners (e.g., Hezbollah, Iraqi and Yemeni groups) to deter adversaries and project power. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eNuclear Policy as Deterrence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book reinterprets Iran’s nuclear ambitions not as ideological goals, but as strategic deterrence shaped by fears of isolation and foreign intervention. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eDomestic and Foreign Policy Link:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nasr highlights how Iran’s internal politics, including the role of the Revolutionary Guard and state narratives, are deeply interconnected with its external strategy of autonomy and survival. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e🕌 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eVali Nasr’s \u003cem data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eIran’s Grand Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e reframes our understanding of Tehran’s behavior on the world stage by presenting a nuanced, historically grounded view of its long-term strategic aims. Through rich narrative and scholarly analysis, the book challenges reductionist views of Iranian policy and offers a compelling framework that explains how and why Iran acts as it does in regional and global affairs. This work is essential for students, policymakers, and readers seeking a deeper grasp of Middle Eastern geopolitics. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" aria-describedby=\"radix-_r_dv_\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46950197592291,"sku":"60387","price":790.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9611\/7475\/files\/Irans_Grand_Strategy_A_Political_Histor.jpg?v=1770114316","url":"https:\/\/newbooksnbooks.pk\/products\/irans-grand-strategy-a-political-history-vali-nasr","provider":"BooksNbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}