The Next Supreme Leader Succession in the Islamic Repulic of Iran

Alireza Nader, S R Bohandy, David E Thaler — 2011

Iran1s commander in chief and highest political authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, plays a critical role in Iran1s direction. This monograph explores factors shaping the succession to Khamenei and outlines post-Khamenei scenarios.