Podcast Episode 104- Behnam Ben Taleblu: “Support for the Iranian people has moral and strategic implications”

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The current Iranian regime's actions have created a non-normal situation in the Middle East, and Behnam explains why

 
 
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The cries for change in Iran echo louder than ever, especially earlier this month. Ally sat down with Behnam Ben Taleblu, the Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss Iran’s rich cultural history, the challenges of transitioning from an authoritarian regime to a more democratic governance structure, and the strategic implications of supporting the Iranian people in their quest for change. They discuss Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a prominent voice, and how his approach offers a bridge between ideologies and a chance for the people to reclaim their narrative.

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Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, and on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [ze-le] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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