Publisher's Synopsis
In this revised and expanded second edition, Dr Milani offers insights into the causes and profound consequences of Iran's Islamic revolution. Focusing on developments in Iranian politics during the first five years of the Rafsanjani presidency, the book draws on dozens of personal interviews with Iranian leaders and officials, and on recently released documents. The new issues covered in this edition include Iran's involvement in the Kuwait crisis, President Rafsanjani's reforms and the domestic and foreign policy challenges facing Iran in the post-Cold War era.
