Jeremi speaks with Carl Forsberg on how the evolution of foreign policy in Iran affects its relationship with the United States.
As always, Zachari sets the scene with his poem, &#8220;So Wrong.&#8221;
Carl Forsberg is an expert on the Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy. He is completing a Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Texas at Austin on the evolution of foreign policy in the region since the 1960s, drawing on original research in multiple Middle Eastern societies.

This is Democracy – Episode 46: Ancient Government and its Legacies

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.