STRAT | 02 FEB 2026 | What Does Regime Change In Iran Mean?
What would regime change in Iran actually look like—and what would it mean for the United States, Europe, and global stability? In this episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer, we examine why many analysts believe the Islamic Republic is facing its most precarious moment since 1979. From reformist calls for constitutional change and unprecedented criticism in state-controlled media to debates over exiled versus domestic leadership, the cracks are becoming harder to ignore. We explore the rise of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a dominant political and economic force, the risks of military…
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