New Piece in the Guardian

In my new article published in the Guardian, I take a look back on the one-year anniversary of last June's contested presidential election and speculate just how differently the Islamic Republic would look today had Mir-Hossein Mousavi become president. With respect to the nuclear issue, the regime's perceived legitimacy, and its general clout in the region, I argue that while the rigging of the election may have immediately benefited the "New Right," it has ultimately weakened the Islamic Republic in the long-run, and perhaps even hastened its eventual demise.

The piece can be found here.