M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi

The monograph attempts to understand Iranian politics since the Islamic revolution, by taking a close look at the functioning of different institutions—and the interactions among them—which shape the Iranian polity.

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• 2013 |
• Monograph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Iran is important in many ways. It came at a time when India is seriously contemplating activation of its ‘Look West’ policy and banking...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Ashok K. Behuria |
• September 2016 |
• Strategic Analysis

The results of the most recent Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections in Iran indicate that Iranians are increasingly unhappy with the conservative establishment in the country. The Reformists or...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• July 2016 |
• Strategic Analysis

India has to play a critical role in developing and thereby realising the full potential of Chabahar port which will significantly boost its image as a proactive regional power that...

• Ashok K. Behuria, M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• May 13, 2015 |
• Issue Brief

This Issue Brief examines the various dimensions of the conflict in Yemen and analyses the conflict’s impact on the region and beyond.

• Meena Singh Roy, M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Zaki Zaidi |
• May 05, 2015 |
• Issue Brief

Rouhani’s presidency has injected a new tone in Iran’s foreign policy, marking a dramatic shift from Ahmadinejad’s policy of confrontation with the West. Rouhani’s policy towards the neighbouring countries has...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• February 26, 2014 |
• Issue Brief

The presidential elections come at a time when Iran is reeling under the pressure of sanctions and having been isolated in the region with the rise of Sunni Islamism.

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Rajeev Agarwal |
• June 13, 2013 |
• IDSA Comments

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is Iran's most powerful security and military organisation, responsible for the protection and survival of the regime. Over time, the IRGC has attained a...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• July 2012 |
• Strategic Analysis

Khamenei may view this election as a means to restore his authority and reassure his followers that he is still firmly in control and will continue to safeguard the ideology...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• April 13, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

Elaheh Rostami-Povey focuses on the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the speedy consolidation of the Islamic Republic. She argues that the Islamic Revolution did not dismantle history and progress within...

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• March 2012 |
• Strategic Analysis