Mr Peyman Bakhshayesh, MD, PhD, MBA, examines regenerative and degenerative patterns of commitment within the Lion and Sun movement, drawing on his own reflections and a historical and psychosocial background. The essay sets out his support for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, constitutional monarchy, secular democracy, territorial integrity, the rule of law and the Iranian people's free decision through the ballot box. The complete eight-page article includes references and is available below, with an accessible full-text edition and a PDF download.