The inner circle of power in the political structure of the second Pahlavi dynasty (1342-1357)
Subject Areas : Political and International Researches Quarterly
Keywords: Elitism, Mohammad Reza Shah, Structure of Power, The Second Pahlavi,
Abstract :
Understanding structure of the political power is one of the major issues whom a political sociologist need; So that without an exact understanding of the political power structure and method of applying it in every historical period, a correct and complete analysis of the substance and political, social and economic events cannot be achieved. Pahlavi II and its aftermaths are major events that correct understanding of them depend on scientific understanding of the characteristics, the nature of the political structure, status of political elites as well as powerful groups. This method of research is analytical and based on historical-sociological attitude. The results showed that Shah made the structure of power dependent on himself and inner circle of court strongly; So that in the years between 1342-57 unofficial relations of inner circle of the king was established instead of formal institutions