We cover the decade from the end of the Mossadegh government through the start of the shah's so-called "White Revolution" reform program in 1963. The shah begins to consolidate his authority and evince a more authoritarian style, Iran and the US become close pals, and Ayatollah Khomeini makes his entry into Iranian politics in a major way. Enjoy!
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Foreign Exchanges is a newsletter that helps you stay on top of important stories happening around the world. Our companion podcast aims to understand the contemporary world by looking to the past. Join host Derek Davison as he interviews writers and scholars whose work sheds light on world history.
Foreign Exchanges is a newsletter that helps you stay on top of important stories happening around the world. Our companion podcast aims to understand the contemporary world by looking to the past. Join host Derek Davison as he interviews writers and scholars whose work sheds light on world history.Listen on
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