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  "textContent": "More than a century after Iran’s Constitutional Revolution, the country remains trapped in a recurring conflict between a society demanding participation and a ruling system determined to preserve absolute control. In Iranian political memory, the phrase “Minor Despotism” is not merely a historical reference to a short period during the Qajar dynasty. It has become […]\n\nThe post From “Minor Despotism” to Modern Iran: The Long Struggle Between Society and Absolute Power appeared first on Iran News Update.",
  "title": "From “Minor Despotism” to Modern Iran: The Long Struggle Between Society and Absolute Power"
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