Autocracy thrives when there is an enemy to point to. If Iran is integrated into the west it is likely to become less theological and more about just doing busi

Autocracy thrives when there is an enemy to point to. If Iran is integrated into the west it is likely to become less theological and more about just doing business just like China has become more capitalist oriented after Nixon detente. So don’t give up hope. The carrot in these cases is better than the stick.