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Why Constitutional Monarchy Is the Best Path Forward for Iran

Khoshnood, Ardavan M. LU orcid (2025) In Cyrus the Great Institute, CGI Perspectives
Abstract
Constitutional monarchy offers Iran a politically stable and culturally resonant alternative to partisan republicanism. Grounded in both empirical research and philosophical tradition, it combines symbolic authority with institutional continuity, enabling national unity without authoritarianism. Monarchs function as neutral anchors above political conflict, often at lower public cost and with greater resilience than elected heads of state. In contrast to the elite capture common in many republics, hereditary monarchy can offer transparency and legitimacy without domination. For Iran, monarchy represents a pragmatic model—rooted in national memory and well-suited to the demands of a divided and fragile state.
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Iran, Monarchy, Pahlavi, Pahlavi dynasty, Iran, Islamiska Republiken Iran, presidentval
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Cyrus the Great Institute, CGI Perspectives
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4171
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English
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https://cyrus.institute/why-constitutional-monarchy-is-the-best-path-forward-for-iran/
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  title        = {{Why Constitutional Monarchy Is the Best Path Forward for Iran}},
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  year         = {{2025}},
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