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Iran According to Hossein Bashiriyeh; A Conversation with Mohammad Fazeli
This conversation explores Hossein Bashiriyeh's account of Iran and the question of political development. Drawing on the book Obstacles to Political Development in Iran, Mohammad Fazeli discusses the relationship between the power structure, society, and the difficulties of political transition in Iran.
About this video
In this episode of the "Narrative of Iran" series, Mohammad Fazeli delves into Hossein Bashiriyeh's narrative of Iran; a narrative focused on the issue of political development and its historical and structural obstacles. This conversation follows the seventh episode of "Narrative of Iran" and is centered on the book Obstacles to Political Development in Iran.
The central theme of the discussion is why political development in Iran has faced chronic difficulties. From this perspective, the relationship between the state and society, the power structure, political institutions, political culture, and the possibility of forming a sustainable democracy and participation are examined.
The significance of this program lies in its connection of Hossein Bashiriyeh's thought to the contemporary questions of Iran. In this conversation, the audience is confronted with the question of how understanding the obstacles to political development can help in comprehending the current situation and the possibilities for reform and transformation in Iran.
