Banter #347: The Iranian Revolution past and present A conversation with Michael Rubin
This week on Banter, AEI resident scholar Michael Rubin joined the show to discuss the revolution’s legacy and what it means for Iran, the Middle East, and the United States today. We also discuss the legacy of the Shah, the lessons other Middle East nations drew from his fall, and whether we can expect the regime to exist for a 50th, 60th, or 70th anniversary of the revolution. A teaser of his answer: \u201cThere is a tremendous appetite for a regime change in Iran. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be pro-American.\u201d
\nMichael Rubin is the author of numerous books, including \u201cDancing with the Devil: The Perils of Engaging Rogue Regimes,\u201d and \u201cEternal Iran: Continuity and Chaos.\u201d He holds a PhD in history from Yale, and lived in post-Revolution Iran. He has extensive experience advising US policy toward the Middle East and is a frequent commentator on Middle East politics. You can subscribe to Banter on iTunes, Stitcher, or the podcast player of your choice, and archived episodes can be found at www.aei.org/feature/banter.
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