Why America Should Take The Islamic Republic's Threats Seriously

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Ashkan Karbasfrooshan

Delve into the complex history and rising threat posed by Iran's Islamic Republic. From historical grievances and revolutionary ideology to nuclear ambiguity and proxy warfare, we explore why ignoring Tehran's aggression could jeopardize U.S. national security and global stability. The Islamic Republic's blend of ideological zealotry and strategic ambiguity threatens not only regional allies but Western interests worldwide. As the regime tightens its grip at home and expands its influence abroad, understanding these dynamics is crucial to forming effective policy responses. Will history repeat itself if these dangers continue to be underestimated?

  • #18: The Roots of Resentment
  • #17: Trauma and Militarization
  • #16: From Khomeini to Khamenei
  • #15: nd a Missed Reset
  • #14: Iran Is Not Iraq
  • #13: Reassessing the Bush Years
  • #12: Nuclear Ambiguity
  • #11: Regime Change Must Come from Within
  • #10: When they rise up, they face:
  • #9: The Regime's Own Evidence
  • #8: A Broader Security Question
  • #7: But What About the Markets?
  • #6: Across nearly a century:
  • #5: The Bigger Picture
  • #4: It is an ideologically driven regime, born in exile:
  • #3: History shows that revolutions don't take generations to succeed:
  • #2: Final Thought
  • #1: Ignoring that warning once had catastrophic consequences.

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