Routledge Warriors of Islam: Iran's Revolutionary Guard - Routledge

This comprehensive analysis examines how Iran's Revolutionary Guard has maintained its ideological core whilst managing the demands of complex modern military operations. The book reveals the Guard's distinctive approach to war decision-making, demonstrating how it has resisted professionalization pressures that typically accompany organisational expansion. Rather than surrendering to conventional rationalisation, the institution has successfully balanced ideological commitment with the adoption of sophisticated operational structures. Readers gain insight into the tension between revolutionary principles and military modernisation, exploring how the Guard navigates institutional complexity without compromising its foundational mission. This scholarly work provides essential context for understanding Iran's military institutions and their unique organisational philosophy.