The Perils of Fake Alternatives and the Illusion of ‘Republican Monarchy’ in Iran
Townhall, February 20, 2023 by Ken Blackwell
The past six months have witnessed a sweeping popular uprising in Iran, marking an unmistakable beginning of an end to the oppressive theocracy that has governed the country for four decades.
However, amidst the persistent protests, a concerning phenomenon has emerged with uninvolved individuals seeking to position themselves as the voice of the Iranian people. These figures, either linked to the former deposed dictatorship, or previously associated with the so-called reformist faction of the ruling tyranny, or celebrities within or outside of Iran, have professed that the regime will eventually implode under its own weight. Such behavior presents a significant challenge to the quest for meaningful democratic change and could impede the progress of the nationwide uprising that has shaken the medieval regime to its core.
Prominent among these newcomers is Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed and reviled former dictator, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, whose fame stems solely from his father’s infamy. Despite the deep-seated repugnance toward the Pahlavi dynasty’s authoritarian rule, his son has sought to position himself as a proponent of the monarchy’s restoration, a quixotic endeavor with little chance of success. Read More
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