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Parsing Iran's "Momentous" Internal Drama
The Council on Foreign Relations recently did an interview with Iranian analyst Karim Sadjadpour. I found it quite enlightening with regards to the internal politics of the revolution. Here's a good excerpt...
It's important to try and understand the worldview of Ali Khamenei. [He] has long believed that when you're under pressure, you should never compromise. Compromise projects weakness and will invite even more pressure.
It's important to try and understand the worldview of Ali Khamenei. [He] has long believed that when you're under pressure, you should never compromise. Compromise projects weakness and will invite even more pressure.