This podcast episode explores Iran's political system, foreign policy strategy, and domestic and regional challenges. It examines the role of Iran's spiritual leaders since the 1979 revolution, the complex relationship between various political institutions and foreign policy-making, and the dynamics of Iran's alliances with various non-state actors in the region, such as Hezbollah and Hamas. It also sheds light on the economic challenges Iran has faced due to international sanctions and its growing ties with China and Russia.
