A more flexible interpretation of Islam based on reason, aimed at creating a modern Islamic state capable of engaging with the world.
The book traces Iran's evolution from a revolutionary state to a significant regional "middle power". Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Isl...
Saikal connects the current regime's behavior to long-standing themes in Iranian history, such as resistance to outside interference. A more flexible interpretation of Islam based on
Saikal argues that the Islamic Republic's unexpected resilience stems from its unique "two-tier" governance system. He introduces a conceptual framework known as the paradigm to explain how the regime balances ideology with pragmatism: Iran Rising: The Survival and Future of the Isl...
A more flexible interpretation of Islam based on reason, aimed at creating a modern Islamic state capable of engaging with the world.
The book traces Iran's evolution from a revolutionary state to a significant regional "middle power".
Saikal connects the current regime's behavior to long-standing themes in Iranian history, such as resistance to outside interference.
Saikal argues that the Islamic Republic's unexpected resilience stems from its unique "two-tier" governance system. He introduces a conceptual framework known as the paradigm to explain how the regime balances ideology with pragmatism: