Hidden Iran
by Ray Takeyh
Info: Takeyh, Ray. Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic. Holt 2006.
Synopsis: Hidden Iran: Paradox and Power in the Islamic Republic sheds light on Iran’s current political climate, emphasizing foreign policy and U.S. relations. The book portrays Iran as by and large a pragmatic power that is willing to subordinate ideological concerns when national interests are at stake. Author Ray Takeyh highlights key moments in the history of Iranian-American relations where opportunities for reconciliation were ignored and offers suggestions for improvement in the future. The major issues in Iran-U.S. relations are discussed individually and in depth, with emphasis on the pragmatic national interests underpinning the Islamic Republic’s positions.
