Episode
Podcast Be Nam-e Jan: Despotism – Part 4: Monarchy with Nima Shahsavari
Nima Shahsavari
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2025-09-10
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The fourth installment of the special despotism series examines monarchy's role in autocratic systems. Nima Shahsavari analyzes how theocratic concepts of divine authority, obedience, and submission have shaped centuries of authoritarian rule across empires and dynasties. Tr Read more…The fourth installment of the special despotism series examines monarchy's role in autocratic systems. Nima Shahsavari analyzes how theocratic concepts of divine authority, obedience, and submission have shaped centuries of authoritarian rule across empires and dynasties. Tracing the origins of despotic governance rooted in religious doctrine and hierarchical power structures, this episode reveals how such systems place rulers above ruled populations, perpetuating cycles of servitude and control throughout history. Close