The opening debate between Bijan Abdolkarimian and Mohammad Taghi Akbarnezhaad explores Iran's future trajectory. Akbarnezhaad contends that the Islamic Republic's focus on authority and sectarian politics has undermined economic progress over fifty years. The episode q Read more…The opening debate between Bijan Abdolkarimian and Mohammad Taghi Akbarnezhaad explores Iran's future trajectory. Akbarnezhaad contends that the Islamic Republic's focus on authority and sectarian politics has undermined economic progress over fifty years. The episode questions sustainable governance models and whether current strategic approaches serve national development. Close