Ayatollah Khomeini Through the Lens of the Iran-Iraq War
Author | : Meysam Tayebipour |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2023-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783031149078 |
ISBN-13 | : 3031149076 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book clarifies Khomeini’s views on nationalism, sectarianism, and peace and war by putting the Iran-Iraq war at center of understanding of Khomeini’s ideology. Moreover, by making comparisons between Khomeini’s thoughts before and after the revolution with his words during the Iran-Iraq war, this book helps us see how his discourse during the conflict was shaped by such thoughts. Also, such a comparison helps us understand the complexities of Khomeini’s doctrines and their evolvements. Additionally, by offering a unique set of methodological tools, this book introduces a new way to study political leaders in Iran and other parts of the Middle East.