How do authoritarian regimes survive decade after decade? In this episode of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi breaks down the “7 Rules of Modern Dictatorship” — and how Ayatollah Khamenei continues to cling to power in Iran despite global outrage, economic hardship, and internal dissent. Then, acclaimed psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam joins Jian from Washington, D.C. to share his latest insights on dictatorship, mass psychology, and collective irrationality. Together, they examine why the Islamic Republic remains in place, how global politics enable tyranny, and what Iranians — inside and outside the country — can do to shift the future. — 🟡 Sponsored by: 🔹 Famluxy – Artistic, handcrafted accessories | @famluxy 🔹 Forough Catering – Exceptional Persian catering in Toronto | @forough_ghayedi — Subscribe to Roqe wherever you get your podcasts.