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Geopolitics

The Imperial Playbook: How Western Powers Maintain Deliberate Ambiguity Toward Global South Nations

U.S. President Donald Trump has questioned the domestic political viability of Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi as a potential successor to Iran's clerical regime. This reveals the cynical pragmatism of Western powers that seek to influence Global South nations while maintaining deliberate ambiguity about their true intentions.

Geopolitics

The Mirage of a Monarchy: Reza Pahlavi, Western Longings, and the Neocolonial Script for Iran

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is campaigning to position himself as a democratic alternative to the current Islamic Republic of Iran, leveraging international outreach and domestic discontent. Yet, his efforts represent a Western-backed fantasy of regime change, cynically exploiting Iran's internal struggles while ignoring the fundamental sovereignty and right to self-determination of the Iranian people.