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The conversation turns to historical lessons—particularly the failures of Western interventions in Iraq and Libya. Ahmadore acknowledges these mistakes, stressing that regime change is inherently risky and often leads to chaos, as evidenced by post-Gaddafi Libya. Yet, he counters that other regimes like Germany and Japan after WWII or Eastern Europe post-Communism show that regime change can lead to stability when managed well.
He argues that Iran’s deep institutional roots, educated populace, and differentiated society mean that a political revolution—driven from within—could succeed. He emphasizes that external military action, combined with internal resistance, might offer the best hope for a positive transition.