A view from Tehran: Threats facing the new president A powerful entrenched elite fearful of losing its prerogatives and a hostile Majlis dominated by conservatives place limits on how far Pezeshkian can go in his desire for economic reform and outreach to the West. Alan Eyre Aug. 6, 2024
Iran and the ‘Ship of Theseus’ paradox Iran’s ship of state has replaced many if not most of its parts since it set sail in 1979. Calling it an "Islamic Republic" or an "Islamic theocracy" now is a serious misnomer. Alan Eyre May 1, 2024
