Episode
From Nepotism To Meritocracy | Conversation With Mehrdad Arabestani
Azad
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2025-08-11
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Researcher Mehrdad Arabestani examines how tribal societies prioritize kinship networks over institutional rules, establishing systems of nepotism that undermine merit-based advancement. He reveals how Iranian power structures concentrate within specific families, though governan Read more…Researcher Mehrdad Arabestani examines how tribal societies prioritize kinship networks over institutional rules, establishing systems of nepotism that undermine merit-based advancement. He reveals how Iranian power structures concentrate within specific families, though governance remains heterogeneous. Arabestani discusses whether systematic transitions toward meritocracy are possible within existing frameworks. This analysis explores the tension between traditional patronage systems and modern governance principles, offering perspectives on how institutions can evolve toward fairness and competence-based leadership. Close