Join us for a discussion on the dramatic rise and fall of Iran’s last monarch, as explored in King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson . Tracing the illusion of stability under the Shah to the explosive revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini, this talk examines how one of America’s strongest allies unraveled—and why the consequences still shape global politics today. The conversation will be moderated by Karim Sadjadpour.

The Susan and John Klein Book Series is a public series presented by the Aspen Society at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. headquarter offices. Focusing on topics aligned with the Institute’s mission and values, the series brings together distinguished authors to discuss their latest works, inspiring dialogue, leadership, and action on society’s greatest challenges. The Aspen Institute is grateful to Susan and John Klein for their generous support of this series.