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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaA spectre is haunting Iran: the curious revival of monarchism
Iran’s monarchism has regained much prestige and legitimacy, but is the claimant to the throne equal to the task?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaBullying Iran will not work
The US narrative should be adjusted in such way to be more in ‘synch’ with realities on the ground and not simply...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIranian pseudo anti-imperialism
The first prerequisite of fighting imperialism is to fight the imperialist relations at home.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaMy scorched land: the story of Sardasht’s unhealed wounds
The story of Sardasht is a perfect example of the dark days of the Iranian regime’s unbridled hegemony over the Kurds.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaCan Iran turn crisis into opportunity?
Iran is facing what is what is potentially the greatest existential threat it has faced since its inception in 1979.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaLooking from within: is the nuclear deal a big deal for the Iranian people?
The best deal for the Iranian people is to get dignity and respect and to save their country from further political...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaRussia’s cautious role in Syria
How far would Russia risk its international relations to protect the regime of Bashar Al Assad?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIran gripped by strikes and protests
The triangle of domestic uprising, regional readiness to confront an expansionist regime, and a growing...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?An Open Letter to Federica Mogherini and the European imperative to save the Iran nuclear deal
Failure is not an option. The alternative path is simply too costly, not only for the present generation, but for...
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Published in: HomeIran truckers join nationwide push for change
As the West deliberates about dealing with Iran, take into account the desires of the people who are protesting on...
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Published in: HomeThe eyes of Iran and its children: ordinary lives, Iranian sanctions and Donald Trump’s rejection of the nuclear deal
On Tuesday night before the announcement, one ex-blogger wrote on Telegram how it seemed that Iran was engaged in...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaUS Iran policy is driven more by psychology than geopolitics
Could Trump’s mark of a successful term in office be the degree to which he erases Obama’s presidency?
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Political precariat
The concept of the precariat has explanatory power day-to-day and transformative potential in the socio-political...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEurope must honour its commitments: protect the nuclear deal
From an Iranian standpoint there continues to be a huge gap between what had been promised and what has actually...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWretched third anniversary of international intervention in Yemen: the Saudi-led coalition and humanitarian disaster. Part 2
Trump’s recent senior appointments suggest an increasingly virulent anti-Iranian strategy which certainly coincides...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaNowruz: bringing people together at times of conflict
Comprehending the value of a festival that has weathered so many storms is not easy. That's why Nowruz is cherished....
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWhat would an Iranian secularism look like ?
Iranians are discussing many important and crucial things these days: things that the government might not be able...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIsrael complains about violation of its sovereignty while being a serial violator
In the 4-month period from 1 July to 30 October 2017, Israel violated Lebanon’s airspace 758 times for a total of...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe "Iran deal": when American and Iranian conservatives are on the same side
The domestic critics of the Iran deal and its Republican misanthropists in the United States are making a similar mistake.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIt’s about time we all admit that Putin has prevailed in Syria
The end game is clear: Assad, Russia and Iran will emerge victorious.