War Policy Pulse
From Ancient Epics to Modern Politics
External threats often push internal divisions aside and create a powerful rally-round-the-flag response.
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Episode 7
About this episode
When a society confronts an external threat, internal divisions often move to the background while solidarity gains new force. In Iran, this response draws on history, collective identity and a long relationship with the idea of homeland.
From ancient epics to modern political life, national symbols carry memories that can be reactivated under pressure. This episode examines Iran through the rally-round-the-flag effect and asks what the response reveals about the structure of Iranian society.
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