After Khomeini: The Iranian Second Republic

After Khomeinioffers the first comprehensive study of post-Khomeini Iran, exploring the Rafsanjani administration from economic, political, international, and strategic perspectives. Anoush Ehteshami assesses the critical dilemmas of the regime both previous to and since the death of its first spiritual leader. From the onset of his administration, President Rafsanjani has sought the security of political and ideological continuity, yet at the same time has been forced to reconsider and adjust economic and foreign policy strategies. Ehteshami explains the paradox of these apparently contradictory requirements of continuity and change covering the vital issues of political succession and constitutional reform so as to illustrate the structures and politics of power in Iran.After Khomeinialso addresses issues of foreign policy and security in terms of Iran's standing in the region and in the world outside the Mideast. This controversial text willprove an invaluable guide to the changing internal political scene of the "Second Republic," as well as a thorough analysis of its program of economic reform and foreign policy.