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Khamenei's Shadow Empire
Analysis of Ayatollah Khamenei's ideological empire, its impact on Iran, and the prospects for a democratic future.
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Israel
PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelGeopoliticsIranReligionRevolution
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc)HezbollahHamas701 Group
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiAfshin EllianMojtabaReza PahlaviKhomeini
- How does Khamenei's ideology impact the Iranian people?
- Khamenei's vision extends from Tehran to various Middle Eastern capitals, employing theocratic ideology and militancy, even at the cost of the Iranian people's well-being.
- What are the potential implications of Khamenei's succession?
- The succession following Khamenei's potential demise presents a window for change, but the continued influence of figures like his son Mojtaba threatens the prospect of a secular, democratic Iran.
- What is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's vision for Iran's role in the world?
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's ideology transcends Iranian borders, aiming to establish a global Islamic community (umma) that subordinates Iranian national interests to a broader religious mission.
- What is Afshin Ellian's proposed strategy for supporting the Iranian dissidents?
- Afshin Ellian advocates for Western support of Iranian dissidents to overcome the IRGC's power, emphasizing the need for technological tools to bypass censorship and enable free communication among protesters.
- What is the role of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Khamenei's regional ambitions?
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), through drug trafficking and other illicit activities, finances Khamenei's regional ambitions, diverting resources from Iran's domestic needs.