Opinions
Iranian Supreme Leader’s Transition. Political and Geopolitical Implications
The transition of the Supreme Leader in Iran represents a crucial step for the political and religious system of the Islamic Republic, founded on the doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqih. This figure, who combines spiritual authority and political power, guarantees the legitimacy of the state and the balance between internal forces, particularly between the Revolutionary Guards and the regular army, Lorenzo Maria Pacini writes. The author is a participant of the Valdai – New Generation project.