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The Rise of the Pasdaran: Assessing the Domestic Roles of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Frederic Wehrey

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has evolved well beyond its origins as an ideological guard for the regime. Today, in addition to wielding military force, its influence extends into virtually every corner of Iranian political life and society. Wehrey et al. assess the IRGC less as a traditional military entity and more as a domesti

Book Details

  • Publisher: RAND Corporation
  • Publish Date: Feb 16th, 2009
  • Pages: 154
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.12in - 6.03in - 0.39in - 0.57lb
  • EAN: 9780833046208
  • Categories: World - GeneralSecurity (National & International)International Relations - General

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