| ID | 174832 |
| Title Proper | Social Component of Resilience in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Other Title Information | Utilizing Wartime Strategies to Solve Current Problems |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cohen, Ronen A ; Lewin, Eyal |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the social components of national resilience as the source of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ability to cope with possibly lethal blows and economic setbacks through four stages: (I) an account of the 1980–1988 Iran–Iraq War and the surprising outcome that left Iran undefeated, (II) a review of several theories that can aid us to analyze Iran’s national resilience ability, (III) an analysis of Iran’s wartime survival using the abovementioned theoretical infrastructure, (IV) a concise review of current issues in Iranian society which concludes with an evaluation of the state of Iran’s resilience regarding attacks on their nuclear program and its ramifications. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 46, No.4; Oct 2020: p.595-617 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 46 No 4 |
| Key Words | Islamic Republic of Iran ; National Resilience ; Iranian Society ; National Ethos ; Iran–Iraq War ; Shi’A ; Sunna |