Defections Are Not A Sign Of Strength

But although the opposition has lost some well-known leaders, their return to the fold represents a hollow victory for Khamenei. Notwithstanding their recent opportunism, these figures remain part of the fanatical old guard of Iranian society. Despite attempts to repackage themselves publicly, they symbolize fundamentalist Shiism and intolerant nationalism, rather than lasting transformation and the … Continue reading Defections Are Not A Sign Of Strength