Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad, Author, Scholar Practitioner, and Cybersecurity Executive
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Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, Professor and Scholar of Iranian Politics
Against the backdrop of Iran’s current crisis—which has now assumed global dimensions—the future of Iran and the prospects for change have become topics of urgent debate. In response to the regime’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons, its destructive regional meddling, sponsorship of terrorism, and, most importantly, it atrocious human rights record, the policy dilemma for years was framed as a binary choice: appeasement to induce behavioral change, or war. For over four decades, the prevailing policy was engagement with the regime, fueled by the futile hope of discovering “moderates” within its ranks and encouraging a shift in its conduct. Today, this approach stands thoroughly discredited, with few still defending such a course. Conversely, the recent conflict has demonstrated that external military intervention cannot resolve the threats posed by this regime either. Read More