Jason Burke's book, The Revolutionists, examines the development of the alliance between leftist ideologies and Islamism during the Iranian revolution. It highlights how Ayatollah Khomeini, despite his disdain for leftists, utilized their grievances to strengthen his revolutionary agenda.
1. Integration of Ideologies:
Khomeini combined leftist grievances into his Islamist movement, targeting class struggles and mobilizing the poor against elites. The U.S. was labeled as "the Great Satan," representing a threat to Islam.
2. Collaboration During Revolution:
The Iranian left made concessions to Islamists, studying military tactics and revolutionary theories, drawing inspiration from notable anti-colonial figures.
3. Intellectual Overlap:
Before the revolution, Marxist and Islamist texts coexisted, fostering a shared ideological ground where both groups believed they could benefit from each other's insights against imperialism.
4. Collapse of Alliance:
The alliance ultimately failed, leading to the left’s eradication as the Islamists took control, a fate foreshadowed by the differing fundamental goals of both groups.
5. Similar Trends in the U.S.:
In contemporary America, figures like Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed echo the Iranian red-green dynamic with their far-left views and hostility toward Israel. Their economic policies, focused on wealth redistribution and worker power, suggest a potential alliance of leftist and Islamist sentiments among American progressives.
The ideological patterns that led to the collapse of the Iranian red-green alliance are resurfacing in the U.S. political landscape, as some American progressives adopt similar populist rhetoric and foster ties with anti-Israel sentiments. This resemblance raises concerns about the ramifications for American society and politics.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/05/the-islamic-revolutions-red-green-alliance-comes-to-america/
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