British Diplomacy and the Iranian Revolution, 1978-1981 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book investigates how British diplomats in Tehran and London reacted to the overthrow of the Shah and the creation of an Islamic Republic in Iran, which had previously been a major political and commercial partner for London in the Middle East. Making substantial use of recently declassified archival material, the book explores the role of a significant diplomatic institution - the resident embassy - and the impact of revolutions on diplomatic relations. It evaluates the performance of those charged with British diplomacy during the Iranian Revolution, as Britain's position fell from favour under the post-revolutionary regime. Examining the views of key diplomatic personnel at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and British ministers, this study seeks to explain how British policy towards Iran was shaped and the means of diplomacy employed. In charting the evolution of Britain's diplomatic relationship with Iran during this period, a number of factors are considered, including historical experience, geography, economics, world politics and domestic concerns. It also highlights the impact of events within the Iranian domestic political scene which were beyond London's control but which shaped British policy significantly.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Luman Ali
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	307
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-94405-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > Diplomacy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Revolutions & coups Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-94405-3
Barcode:	9783319944050

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