| ID | 122164 |
| Title Proper | Iran's Basij |
| Other Title Information | membership in a militant Islamist organization |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ostovar, Afshon |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Basij militia is a central component of Iran's clerical regime and a supporter of hard-line conservative interests. It is a security organization that also engages in social and political activism. This study focuses on the group's rank-and-file members and looks at the organization's mechanisms for recruitment, participation, and training. Based in part on interviews with current and former Basij members, the article concludes with general observations about the organization and its internal practices. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 67, No.3; Summer 2013: p.345-361 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol. 67, No.3; Summer 2013: p.345-361 |
| Key Words | Militant Islamist Organization ; Basij Militia ; Political Activism ; Iran's Basij ; Iran ; Recruitment ; Security Organization ; Iran’s Basij |