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E66: New Moderate Political Bloc in Iran May Complicate Supreme Leader’s Succession

E66: New Moderate Political Bloc in Iran May Complicate Supreme Leader’s Succession

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E66: New Moderate Political Bloc in Iran May Complicate Supreme Leader’s Succession

FromOverwatch

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Feb 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A new political bloc is forming in Iran, comprised primarily of relative moderates and reformists seeking to reassert their political influence in the regime. This bloc includes prominent Iranian politicians, such as former President Hassan Rouhani and former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, who have become increasingly marginalized in the political establishment in recent years. This bloc could complicate the intra-regime struggle to determine who will succeed the supreme leader when he leaves the scene. On this episode of Overwatch, ISW Research Director Matt McInnis sits down with Iran analysts Nicholas Carl and Kitaneh Fitzpatrick from the Critical Threats Project to discuss this emerging bloc and what it might mean for US-Iran relations.
Released:
Feb 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Overwatch, an Institute for the Study of War podcast, goes beyond the news headlines to give listeners analysis and commentary on issues related to U.S. national security and American foreign policy. The episodes feature discussions with experts and practitioners to explore what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the U.S.