Iranian Nationalism and Islamic Universalism in the 20th century and beyond
Paper instructions:
For many centuries people in Iran have been torn between an Iranian and an Islamic identity, that is between Iranian nationalism and Islamic universalism. How has this tension been reflected in the twentieth century and beyond?

An interpretive essay, so please do not repeat too much
factual detail but do include footnotes as appropriate.

Books to cite:
Modern Iran: The Pahlavis and After by Ali M. Ansari