Razavi, Reza

Dr. Reza Razavi holds a Ph.D. in Iranian Contemporary History from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.

Iranian History (1921-2021): A Century of Repression and Resistance

2023 1-4955-1157-X
"The relationship between state and society in Iran has evolved in the last hundred years and the state's grip on power has increased. ...State repression and public resistance have developed hand-in-hand and have formed a major part of Iran's contemporary history. Iran has experienced reform, revolution and military coups in the last century. ...The aim [of this book is] to concentrate on the certain aspects of Iranian history that have contributed to the state's repressive policy and public resistance." -Reza Razavi (Preface)

THE POLITICS OF REFORM IN IRAN (1997-2005):
The Development of Electoral Processes, the Evolution of Civil Society, and the Rise of Political Movements

2011 0-7734-1439-8
An examination of Iran’s post-revolutionary political system. In particular, the study analyzes contemporary Iranian history and the composition of competing political factions. The tension between the central authority of the Supreme Leader and these factions continues to be a major source of instability in the country.