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Ray Takeyh

Ray Takeyh
Ray Takeyh is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. His areas of specialization are Iran, political reform in the Middle East, and Islamist movements and parties.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Shaping the Future of the Middle East

The Guards, particularly the Quds Brigade, now numbering about 15,000, are in the forefront of projecting Iranian influence.

  • Ray Takeyh, Council on Foreign Relations
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Iran Is Key To Understanding US Future In Mideast

An expert explains Iran's role in the ongoing regional turmoil and says the US will need to brace for some conversations it doesn't want to have.

  • Ray Takeyh, Council on Foreign Relations