Immortal, now in an updated paperback edition, is the only single-volume English-language survey of Iran’s military history. CIA analyst Steven R. Ward shows

This book is a fascinating critical examination of the characteristics and development of the armed forces in Iran, their role under the Shah and their re-creat

An authoritative analysis of Iran's defense doctrine and security policies set within the context of security and political relations in the Middle East.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known as the 'Sepah', has wielded considerable and increasing power in Iran in recent decades. Established in 1979 by Aya