The Iranian Rentier State:: Rentierism, Political Stability and Economic Development in Iran - Softcover

Duero, Arash

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639149238 ISBN 13: 9783639149234

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Since 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has managed to consolidate and centralize its power, cement its authority over the domestic populace, and exercise increasing influence in the Middle East and beyond; all this amidst an ever growing population and escalating economic problems. Yet, the government of Iran has been able to maintain internal political control while pursuing a more assertive foreign policy abroad. Economic sanctions, international isolation, and strict containment policies have apparently had little effect in weakening the state. So, what factors have contributed to the Iranian state?s resilience to sustain itself through times of political and economic shock? This timely work examines the scale of political, economic and social impacts oil-led economic development has had in the Iranian rentier state. It provides a detailed theoretical framework for discussing the subject, comprehensive analysis of Iran?s socio-economic and political developments, and key internal and exogenous factors that influence state stability/instability. This book will not only be of interest to Iran specialists, but also to scholars of political science, economics, and int. relations.

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About the Author

Mr. Duero earned his M.S. in Political Science at the Freie University in Berlin, Germany with special focus on international security, energy politics, and political economy. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Environmental Policy Research Center (FFU) at the Freie University.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639149238
• ISBN 13: 9783639149234
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108