Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi
Lecturer in International Relations of the Middle East at the University of St Andrews and expert on Iranian politics, interviewed about the protests and political-economic context in Iran.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 8min
Protests Break Out In Iran As Trump Considers Regime Change
Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, a lecturer specializing in Iranian politics, provides insight into the intense protests erupting in Iran against the government, highlighting the economic chaos fueled by sanctions and corruption. He discusses the regime's character, noting a shift towards authoritarian neoliberalism. Eskandar also examines the potential fallout from regime change, from elite reshuffling to possible civil unrest, while weighing the implications of U.S. foreign policy strategies and their historical connections to Venezuela.
