Hidden Iran

“ Savvy and accessible . . . A shrewd, timely guide to Iran’ s schisms, interests and ambitions.” — "The Washington Post Book World"  In "Hidden Iran," leading Middle East expert Ray Takeyh demystifies the Iranian regime and shows how this pivotal country’ s internal conflicts have produced its belligerent international posture, especially toward the United States. With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pushing the development of a nuclear program, making a play for regional preeminence, and stirring up anti-Israel sentiment, the consequences of not understanding Iran have never been higher. Takeyh explains why this country continues to confound American expectations and offers a new paradigm for managing our relations with this rising power— at a time when getting Iran right has become increasingly urgent for America.