This 596-page University of Edinburgh dissertation by Mansoureh Ettehadieh traces how secret societies evolved into modern political parties during Persia’s Constitutional Revolution, analysing the First and Second Majles, Democrat & Moderate factions, and the…
Democratic justice in Action From the Oslo Conference to a Non-Dominating Republic From the Iran-Israel standoff to the ten “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” manifestosIn recent days, tensions between Iran and Israel have soared to an…
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of the feminist movement as a part of social movements in creating a democratic and egalitarian society based on a social contract that upholds equality…
Amidst significant upheavals in Iran, the "Woman Life Freedom" movement has emerged as both a call for social justice and an opportunity for Iranians to discuss a new social contract for the country. This…
Cultural Revolution: It is Time to Balance the Books! This article is republished with permission from GLOBIS Review. The original article by Saeed Paivandi can be found https://globisreview.com/cultural-revolution-it-is-time-to-close-the-books/ Dr. Paivandi, thank you for accepting…
Institutional discrimination against women and girls enabled human rights violations and crimes against humanity in the context of recent protests, UN Fact-Finding Mission says
Most politically minded Kurds agree that their people need liberty. Moreover, they agree they need liberation from the domination they suffer from the four states that divide them: Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. What…
contract, which forms the basis of the relationship between our people and our government. In this sensitive period of history, we as the people of Iran need a new definition of this contract that…
This article examines the key factors of legitimacy, including royal power, religious governance, and democracy in Iranian politics. The article delves into defining a new 'Social Contract' as a practical framework for understanding rights…
Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize with the motto 'Woman, Life, Freedom.' This win highlights the impact and importance of women's rights movements in Iran
The West recognizes the centrality of women and women's leadership in Iran's struggle against tyranny, But some men in our community accuse women who emphasize the female-focused nature of this movement of being 'man-haters.'…
The "Woman Life Freedom" movement in the fight against tyranny in Iran has emerged as a beacon of hope and a symbol of change. The movement, which has moved away from reformist ideals and…
Emphasizing diversity and participation, the Citizens' Assembly is presented as a new and different institution to strengthen democracy in Iran. By representing different faces of society and emphasizing the importance of criticism and debate…
The month of honor is a good opportunity to focus on the issues of this group of Iranian citizens and put their issues on the agenda of Iran's civil-political movement. The purpose of this…