https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/08/29/the-death-spiral-of-the-islamic-republic-ii/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:59 -0400<![CDATA[Read the entire piece here.]]>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:13:04 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/08/30/the-death-spiral-of-the-islamic-republic-ii-n15981