About the Author

Mehran Kamrava is Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar, and Director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. His books on Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs include Inside the Arab State and Triumph and Despair, both available from Oxford University Press.

Reviews

"An outstanding collection of studies by first-rate scholars, and a must-read for anyone who wants to unpack the political life of the Islamic Republic. Well-written and engaging, each chapter offers unique insights into how today's Iran is governed." -- Alex Vatanka, Director of the Iran Program, Middle East Institute"Focusing on a thus far rather neglected topic, Mehran Kamrava has brought together an impressive array of experts and this magnificent book represents the best scholarship in a new and important field." -- Stephanie Cronin, Elah? Omidyar Mir-Djalali Research Fellow, University of Oxford"This important volume ably deciphers how the interplay of elite fragmentation, political participation and external pressure has shaped the increasing tilt toward centralization of power in post-revolution Iran." -- Farideh Farhi, Independent Scholar"Delving into the origins and dynamics of the Islamic Republic's complex constellation of state institutions, this is required reading for students and specialists of not just Iranian and area studies, but also revolution, state-building and institutionalism more broadly." -- Eric Lob, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University"A deeply insightful examination of Islamic Republic of Iran's political system."-- Iran Calismalari Dergisi