The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Defining Iran's Military Doctrine

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a military security complex with significant political influence, and this book explores its development following the Iranian Revolution, its relationship to militias and terrorist organizations, and its involvement in Yemen and Iraq. It provides a foreign policy analysis that identifies the challenges of Irans irregular capabilities and measures needed to combat them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a multifaceted entity that has yet to receive the comprehensive analysis it deserves as a military security complex with significant political influence. This book delves into the intricacies of Iran's IRGC and Qods Force, shedding light on their evolution since the Iranian Revolution and their remarkable ability to adapt Iran's defense doctrine to confront the challenges posed by an irregular war.

The book's chapters provide a detailed account of the birth, political development, and influence of the IRGC within Iran. It explores their close relationship with militias and terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah, as well as their involvement in conflicts in Yemen and Iraq. Author Keshavarz brings firsthand knowledge of the criteria government institutions seek when evaluating the IRGC, offering a valuable foreign policy analysis that sheds light on Iran's hybrid war capabilities, often misunderstood or overlooked by the US and the West.

Through his comprehensive exploration, Keshavarz identifies the challenges posed by Iran's irregular capabilities and proposes necessary measures to counter them. The book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of Iran's military and political landscape.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 233 x 158 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350255654