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Iran’s internal power struggle (2016x13)

: 22, 2016

More than thirty years after the Islamic revolution, Iran’s internal politics are still bewildering the mainstream media. For many, it’s still not even clear what form of government Iran has. The country is a republic, with elected institutions such as a parliament. Yet it’s also a theocracy, with a number of religious institutions. In theory, the mixture of divine rule and popular will could work. However, in practice, the system has transformed Iran into a kleptocracy with many factions fighting for power and influence at the expense of the wider population. In this report, we will delve into Iran’s version of the game of thrones and explained the country’s internal political power struggle.