Eskandar Sadeghi

Featuring Eskandar Sadeghi and Golnar Nikpour on the history of modern Iran, from 1906 through the present. This episode is the first in a four-part series, covering the period from 1906 until 1941, from the Constitutional Revolution that imposed constitutional limits on the Qajar dynasty through the 1921 coup that brought to power Reza Khan—who then in 1925 deposed the Qajars and became Reza Shah, the first shah of the Pahlavi dynasty. We end just before the 1941 occupation of Iran by longtime imperial powers, Britain and the Soviet Union, which forced Reza Shah out and replaced him with his son, Muhammad Reza Shah—which is where we will pick up in episode two. RIP Mike Davis. Listen to his Dig interviews here: thedigradio.com/tag/mike-davis Please support this podcast at Patreon.com/TheDig Read our newsletters and explore our vast archives at thedigradio.com

Eskandar Sadeghi, an expert on Iranian politics and author of Revolution and its Discontents, delves into the complex history and current tensions between Israel and Iran. He highlights the fragile ceasefire and the potential for renewed conflict, considering U.S. involvement and the implications of military tactics. Sadeghi also discusses Iran's internal dynamics, the impact of sanctions on its citizens, and the strategic alliances with China and Russia. The conversation emphasizes how global geopolitics intertwine with local realities, affecting both nations profoundly.