Power and the Public Good: Reimagining Authority in Iran

23/06/2025 14 min

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From royal courts to revolutionary councils, Iran’s political history has often treated power as domination. But what if we reimagined authority as service?In this episode, we explore the evolution of power and governance in Iran—from fragmented rule under the Qajars to the centralization of the Pahlavis, and the theocratic bureaucracy of the Islamic Republic. Drawing on Aram Hessami’s Two Three Words, Bahá’í ethical traditions, and global civic thought, this conversation calls for a new vision of authority rooted in transparency, participation, and public trust.📖 Read the full article: iran1400.org/content/power-and-the-public-good-in-iran💠 Support the project: paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/5242241🎧 Part of the Iran 1400 Project series on freedom, justice, hope, power, and civic renewal.#Iran1400 #CivicAuthority #IranPodcast #PublicGood

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