Iran Isn’t Rational: Inside the Islamic Republic’s Apocalyptic Logic | Catherine Perez-Shakdam
Israel: State of a Nation
In the podcast episode from EylON the Record, Eylon Levy interviews Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a pro-Israel activist, on the unique and non-traditional political and ideological dynamics of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The discussion uncovers how Iran operates with an apocalyptic worldview, behaving more like a cult than a conventional government, which has significant implications for international relations and global security. Perez-Shakdam, through her unique experiences and close encounters with Iranian officials, provides insights into Iran's core ideologies, such as the oft-chanted "Death to Israel," revealing the regime's potential for dangerous unpredictability. The podcast critiques the common Western misinterpretation of Iran as just another authoritarian regime and underscores the risks of misunderstanding Iran's ideological drivers, which could lead to severe global consequences.