88% of Iranians Want Change: Abbas Milani on War, Regime Collapse, and the Future of Iran
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Ohio veterans express their discontent with Senator Sherrod Brown, accusing him of prioritizing taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants over veterans' healthcare. They argue that Brown has broken promises made to those who served in the military, suggesting that his policies favor undocumented individuals at the expense of veterans' rights.
The conversation shifts to the current state of Iran, where Professor Abbas Malani discusses the regime's precarious position in the ongoing conflict. He notes that while the Iranian military has suffered significant losses, the regime still poses a threat to its neighbors and the Iranian populace. Malani emphasizes the internal chaos within the Iranian leadership, highlighting the lack of clarity regarding who is in charge and the potential for civil unrest as the regime faces mounting pressure.
Malani also critiques the U.S. response to the situation, advocating for an apology for civilian casualties caused by American military actions. He warns that if the Iranian regime survives the current turmoil, it could embolden radical elements and lead to further instability in the region. The discussion concludes with reflections on the future of Iran, suggesting that a transition towards a more democratic governance structure is necessary to prevent further violence and oppression.
Show Notes
Abbas Milani’s life and scholarship uniquely position him to understand Iran. Professor Milani is an Iranian-American historian, author, and educator whose career has been devoted to studying the political and intellectual history of modern Iran. He is the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University and is a fellow and co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution.Uploaded 13-03-26Milani experienced the tumult of Iran firsthand. He was imprisoned under the rule of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi and later banned from teaching after the rise of Ruhollah Khomeini. In 1986, he left Iran and built a distinguished scholarly career. He has written several major works on Iranian history and politics, including his widely acclaimed 2011 biography of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi—The Shah—which is widely regarded as the definitive account of his life.This is a defining moment in Iran’s future as politicians, soldiers, and strategists try to understand the future of the regime, the aspirations of Iranian society, and the trajectories of political change.Our conversation will explore many questions—including what is happening on the ground, the strength and vulnerabilities of the regime, the strategic thinking of its leadership, the evolution of Iranian society and opposition movements, and how external pressures—from sanctions to regional conflicts—are shaping Iran today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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