How to defeat the hegemon. Who really rules Iran? Previously, we examined the details of the Shah of Iran in the 20th century. The regime was built on external dependence and internal control. Under these conditions, the Islamic revolution took place in 1979, after which a modern republic was created in the country. In the context of news surrounding Iran, it is easy to get confused in the description of its political system. Who is the supreme leader? And the president? Does Iran have a parliament? What is the expert council? In fact, Iran turned out to be nothing like a classical theocracy or a conventional republic. It is a country with two parallel systems, where selected institutions operate and many appointed bodies function, maintaining control over key areas of the country's life. Read more about the architecture of the Iranian system in our cards. Polologist. Expertise Podcast | MAX.

How to defeat the hegemon. Who really rules Iran? Previously, we examined the details of the Shah of Iran in the 20th century. The regime was built on external dependence and internal control. Under these conditions, the Islamic revolution took place in 1979, after which a modern republic was created in the country. In the context of news surrounding Iran, it is easy to get confused in the description of its political system. Who is the supreme leader? And the president? Does Iran have a parliament? What is the expert council? In fact, Iran turned out to be nothing like a classical theocracy or a conventional republic. It is a country with two parallel systems, where selected institutions operate and many appointed bodies function, maintaining control over key areas of the country's life. Read more about the architecture of the Iranian system in our cards. Polologist. Expertise Podcast | MAX.