KHAMENEI'S LAST HOPE.
Published In: National Review, 2025, v. 77, n. 6. P. 38 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: KHATIRI, SHAY 3 of 3
Abstract
The article from National Review discusses Iran's desperate push for nuclear weapons as a means to maintain support for the Islamic Republic amidst growing domestic challenges. The regime is facing economic dissatisfaction, declining religious observance, and increasing secular resistance to its ideological mandates. The state's survival hinges on maintaining popular support, especially among conservative youth, who are crucial for its control. The article highlights the regime's struggles to balance its revolutionary mandates with economic challenges and foreign policy setbacks, emphasizing the critical role of nuclear weapons in Khamenei's efforts to save the regime and leave a legacy. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2025/06, Vol. 77, Issue 6, p38
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:184533732
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