Ayatollah Khamenei’s Deadly Legacy
Project Syndicate • 3/1/2026 – 3/2/2026
Summary
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's authority is based on a combination of religious legitimacy, military loyalty, and economic control, all supported by constitutional mechanisms that centralize power while maintaining an appearance of legality. This authoritarian system is likely to hinder genuine, lasting change in Iran.
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