The legal framework of a constitutional monarchy in Iran has never been nullified. Reza Pahlavi could play an important role in the future of Iran.
Afshin Sajedi discusses how this legal framework could be a chance for a peaceful transition in Iran towards a free, democratic and peaceful society, without falling into the trap of a new dictatorial reign.
Part IV interview with Afshin Sajedi, Director of Research and Analysis at the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights (IOPHR), and an expert on the Middle East affairs on a speech delivered by Prince Reza Pahlavi at the National Conservatism conference in Washington D.C. from 8.-10. July 2024. Part III focuses on the passage where Reza Pahlavi appeals to the audience how to counter the risks we discussed in part I: maximum pressure on the regime and maximum support for the people in Iran.
This interview completes our series of discussions on the mentioned speech of Reza Pahlavi National Conservatism conference in Washington D.C. from 8.-10. July 2024.
Part I: The unholy alliance of reactionary forces and the risk for western civilizations – Reza Pahlavi’s speech in Washington D.C.
Part II: Constitutional monarchy as a legal possibility to transition in Iran? – Reza Pahlavi’s speech in Washington D.C.
Part III: Maximum pressure on the regime and maximum support for the people in Iran – Reza Pahlavi’s speech in Washington D.C.
Recently, Afshin Sajedi‘s second book, titled „The Islamic Republic of Iran: A State Structure of Islamic Imperialism“ has been published by IOPHR, marking his first venture into English language.
The book aims to provide insight into the question of why the ruling Islamic Republic of Iran has been in conflict with both the international community and its own people since its establishment. The analysis is based on statistical evidence, and the answer to this question is complex and multifaceted. The book examines the structural nature of governance in the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting the duality in the government’s structure.
The upper level is the religious core that controls all power in Iran, consisting of unelected bodies like the Supreme Leader and affiliated organizations. The lower level is seen as a representation of the national government and is completely under the indirect control of the Supreme Leader. The book discusses 48 institutions related to the religious core or the caliphate structure of Iran’s ruling regime.
Only the Guardian Council has full control over all three „electoral institutions“ in the lower structure, which is referred to as the „mask“ or „External Face.“
The book also delves into the „Islamic imperialism“ strategy implemented by the Iranian regime’s caliphate structure, which consists of three stages: „Iranianism,“ „Shi’ism,“ and „Islamism“. The regime’s goal is to use the capabilities and capacities of democracy to destroy democratic values and infiltrate Muslim populations in other countries. The book concludes with a final discussion and proposes a safe shared solution.
Mr. Sajedi delves into the depth of political knowledge that should be available to every scholar and political councilor in the West.
The book is now accessible on Amazon via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eBTKUHYu
