Shahryar Pasandideh

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Shahryar Pasandideh is a scholar whose research centers on the intersection of international security, military innovation, and the strategic behavior of rising powers. His work critically examines how states like China navigate the technological and structural barriers to military modernization, challenging simplistic narratives of great-power imitation. In his highly cited 2019 piece, "Correspondence: Military-Technological Imitation and Rising Powers," Pasandideh engages with the influential work of Andrea and Mauro Gilli, affirming that the increasing complexity of capital-intensive platforms—such as advanced fighter jets—poses significant hurdles for states seeking to replicate U.S. military dominance. This contribution has shaped debates on the diffusion of military technology and the limits of power transitions. Though early in his career, Pasandideh’s scholarship has already garnered attention for its rigorous theoretical grounding and policy relevance. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the dynamics of military-technological change, the strategies of rising powers, and the future of international security.