Special Edition: Iran on the Eastern Front (with Roya Hakakian)

Giselle, Iulia, and Dalibor are joined by Roya Hakakian to discuss the following: Should we consider Iran to be a part of the eastern front? Roya says yes. She analyzes the Iranian peoples' recent uprisings against the regime through historical and modern lenses, considering how these protests are unique and how the United States should support the cause of liberty. She advances the need for "universalism" in ongoing discussions about Ukraine and Iran and connects Iran's current experience to Ukraine, arguing the Iranian people took inspiration from Ukraine's incredible pushback against Russia. She shares the unique struggles facing Iranian protestors - like their "digital disadvantages" - and considers how state resource shortages could constrain the Iranian regime from suppressing opposition.Show notes: "Ukrainians and Iranians Have the Same Enemy. They Should Have the Same Ally" by Roya Hakakian. Sign up for The Eastern Front's newsletter here and enter to win Eastern Front swag here!