Emergence of a ‘New Iran’: Legal implications of a democratic transition

By Afshin Yazdani ( March 2, 2026, 12:58 PM EST) -- In early 2026, as Iran experienced widespread unrest amid economic collapse and inflation (exacerbated by the recent bombings by the U.S. and Isreal), Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, outlined a comprehensive vision for a post-Islamic Republic “New Iran.”...