Pahlavism

Pahlavism (Persian: پهلویسم, romanized: Pahlavism) was the political ideology associated with the rule of the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran (1925–1979). It combined state-led modernization, Iranian nationalism emphasizing the country's pre-Islamic past, and a strong centralized state. While often characterized as pro-Western, scholars note that in its later phase the ideology incorporated increasing emphasis on cultural authenticity and elements of state anti-Western rhetoric.