"In 1979 the revolution happened, and now Tehran looks like something from an earlier century. Sometimes I think that our whole world has become kind of like that-going backwards in time."
"We used to have a clear idea of where modernity was heading-toward greater autonomy and equality, secularism, stronger individual rights, cultural openness, and liberal democracy."
"For the past quarter century, we have seen a reversion to authoritarian strongmen. Donald Trump, acting like some 16th-century European prince, has made the presidency his own personal fiefdom."
"Now we are back to 19th-century-style great-power rivalries between China and the United States, between Russia and Europe. Trump's new National Security Strategy has even revived the Monroe Doctrine."
Tehran's transformation since the 1979 Islamic Revolution reflects a broader global trend of reverting to traditionalism and authoritarianism. Religious movements, including Shiite Islam, Orthodox Judaism, and conservative Catholicism, are gaining traction in a secularized world. The rise of authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin indicates a shift away from democratic ideals. Social media showcases traditional gender roles, while international relations have reverted to great-power rivalries reminiscent of the 19th century, challenging the previous trajectory toward autonomy, equality, and liberal democracy.
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