It seems that most of the world (population- and GDP-wise) is drifting towards authoritarian rule with immutable Dear Leader. Russia, then Turkey, then China, India is arguably getting there too. You're placing Iran in the same bucket. Maghreb countries? Middle East? Central Asia?
As far as dictatorships go, Iran actually has some political life.
That would eventually make your position untenable.
As far as dictatorships go, Iran actually has some political life.
That would eventually make your position untenable.