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Following the death of three Americans, pressure is growing on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran. Few, however, are asking what the mood is inside Iran. Does the population really want war with the West? Who is pulling the strings in Tehran? Understanding these factors is arguably imperative in determining what should come next.
Guest: Ali Ansari - Professor of Iranian History & Founding Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews. His new book Iran is part of Polity Press’ history series.
Recommendations:
Hamish: Tom Friedman - A Titanic Geopolitical Struggle is Underway - New York Times.
Geraldine: A Separation - Film available Apple TV
Reading Lolita in Tehran - Book by Azar Nafisi
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