What does iago think is the
way leadership positions are
traditionally determined?

Iago thinks that a person must have experiences in wars and battles with an additional experience in general knowledge as he himself got into the position on this basis while Cassio is simply a tactician and a scholar. Iago uses his leadership position to begin a raging campaign against Othello and Cassio.

Explanation:

Iago is a character developed by Shakespeare in the play "Othello". He is defined as a manipulative man who develops strategies and plans to destroy the lives of those who wronged him.The rage starts when Iago becomes upset about not being promoted and seeks revenge on Othello (his head lieutenant) and Cassio the person who took his position.Othello is defined as a confident leader in the play and a person who is very much needed by the government.Iago feels that he is more qualified than Cassio for the position and that he was betrayed by Othello.Iago was the third-ranking officer under Othello.