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Iran has long been labeled an Islamic Republic—both politically and demographically—with official statistics claiming over 98% of its population adheres […]

After more than four decades of authoritarian rule under the Islamic Republic, Iran stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic collapse,

Since its inception in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has upheld a policy of absolute enmity toward the State

Fariba Parsa, Ph.D., specializes in political ideologies of democracy and civil movements in Iran. She worked as an assistant research

This chapter tells a story of the work of Iranian women activists to change gender discriminatory laws. Iranian women created

The Islamic Republic of Iran has long cultivated the image of an ideologically unified and stable regime. Yet beneath this

As Iran nears a historic turning point, the question before policymakers and analysts is no longer whether the Islamic Republic

The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing unprecedented pressure from both within and outside its borders. Internally, economic collapse, widespread

In the ongoing struggle for democracy in Iran, women have emerged as some of the most influential and unifying voices,

For decades, U.S. engagement with Iran has been narrowly focused on nuclear negotiations and regional security, almost exclusively through diplomatic