Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the US, and Iran's Global Ambitions

Kim Ghattas, the author of "Black Wave," explores how Iran became a significant force in the Middle East through the actions of Qassem Soleimani, known as "the shadow commander." He provides a rare insight into Iran's global ambitions and proxy wars, geopolitics, and nuclear program.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Oneworld Publications
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‘An excellent contribution to our knowledge of Iran and Soleimani. Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave When the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani, he was one of the most powerful men in Iran. Known as 'the shadow commander,' he enacted the wishes of the country's Supreme Leader across the Middle East, establishing the Islamic Republic as a major force in the region. But all this was a long way from where he began—on the margins of a nation whose ruler was seen as a friend of the West.

Through Soleimani, Arash Azizi examines how Iran came to be where it is today. Providing a rare insight into a country whose actions are often discussed but seldom understood, he reveals the global ambitions underlying Iran's proxy wars, geopolitics, and nuclear program.

Black Wave is a timely and essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex and ever-changing dynamics of the Middle East. It is a masterful work of journalism that will leave readers informed, engaged, and inspired.'

An outstanding addition to our understanding of Iran and Soleimani. Kim Ghattas, the author of Black Wave When the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani, he was one of the most influential figures in Iran. Known as 'the shadow commander,' he carried out the Supreme Leader's desires throughout the Middle East, solidifying the Islamic Republic as a significant regional power. However, this was a far cry from his humble beginnings on the periphery of a nation whose ruler was regarded as a Western ally.

Through Soleimani, Arash Azizi delves into the origins of Iran's current position. Providing a rare glimpse into a nation whose actions are frequently debated but seldom comprehended, he unveils the underlying global aspirations behind Iran's proxy conflicts, geopolitics, and nuclear program.

Black Wave is a timely and indispensable read for anyone seeking to grasp the intricate and ever-evolving dynamics of the Middle East. It is a masterful work of journalism that will enlighten, engage, and inspire readers.

\n Weight: 266g\n
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780861541171\n \n