
#334 – Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Rise of the Shah and Khomeini: Cultural and Political Dynamics
This chapter explores the historical roots of the term 'Shah' in Iranian culture and its implications for governance, particularly during the 1906 Constitutional Revolution. It examines the transformation of religious authority, focusing on Ayatollah Khomeini's rise during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the intersection of religion and politics. The discussion highlights the impact of language and charisma in shaping Iran's identity and the complexities of its revolutionary movements.
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