Abbas Aminat

This week, Abbas Aminat, a Yale historian and author of 'Iran, A Modern History,' brings his expertise on Iran’s tumultuous past. He dives into the cycles of revolt that shaped modern Iran, from the Constitutional Revolution to the rise of authoritarianism under the Pahlavi dynasty. Aminat discusses key opposition figures and the struggle for democracy against a backdrop of social upheaval and foreign intervention. Listeners gain insight into Iran's rich history and the complexities still affecting its governance today.