Iran: Oil, Power and Protest - Part Four: Axis and Allies
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Episode Iran: Oil, Power and Protest - Part Four: Axis and Allies
In the final part of our series, we follow Iran beyond its borders and examine how the Islamic Republic built a powerful network of allies, militias, and proxy movements across the Middle East.
Emerging from the trauma of the Iran–Iraq War and decades of isolation, Iran’s leadership developed a new strategy for survival: project influence without direct confrontation. Instead of relying solely on conventional military power, Tehran cultivated alliances with armed groups and political movements across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen.
Once again we're joined by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science as we conclude our journey
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