Khamenei was actually representing a new structure referred to as the Wali Faqeeh. A religious supreme body which acts as a religious regulator, not interfering unless limits are breeched. Till that time involvement is only advisory. This system will continue as there will be a new Wali to replace the earlier one. But in this particular case there were other social tools adopted under a paralyzed economy to grow referred to as "Baseej" infact institutionalized. Whose role went beyond wars and engaged the youth mostly for the coordinated efforts. Very difficult to ascertain success of that system because of the geo-regional forces chocking economic freedom and allowing markets to work. We should evaluate the same system in a country which might had equal opportunities as a counterfactual and see the outcomes to be optimal in most cases.
The system as called "Vilayat e Faqih", is indeed a unique system, where the Faqih/jurist actually oversees the whole system- that includes, politics, economy and military, through a council of religious scholars and jurists. Practically they control all important matters including who is fit to run an election. It is a "closed" system in my view, and it will fail. The war may have strengthened this system instead of weakening it. However, I expect some surprises soon.
Khamenei was actually representing a new structure referred to as the Wali Faqeeh. A religious supreme body which acts as a religious regulator, not interfering unless limits are breeched. Till that time involvement is only advisory. This system will continue as there will be a new Wali to replace the earlier one. But in this particular case there were other social tools adopted under a paralyzed economy to grow referred to as "Baseej" infact institutionalized. Whose role went beyond wars and engaged the youth mostly for the coordinated efforts. Very difficult to ascertain success of that system because of the geo-regional forces chocking economic freedom and allowing markets to work. We should evaluate the same system in a country which might had equal opportunities as a counterfactual and see the outcomes to be optimal in most cases.
The system as called "Vilayat e Faqih", is indeed a unique system, where the Faqih/jurist actually oversees the whole system- that includes, politics, economy and military, through a council of religious scholars and jurists. Practically they control all important matters including who is fit to run an election. It is a "closed" system in my view, and it will fail. The war may have strengthened this system instead of weakening it. However, I expect some surprises soon.