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At first glance, the militant movement Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) appear to represent opposite poles […]

A secular democratic transition in Iran would weaken proxy conflicts, stabilize global energy markets, and alter strategic dynamics between the

 A recurring paradox in modern politics is the alliance between two ideologies that, at first glance, appear fundamentally incompatible: radical

Understanding Iran today requires looking beyond political factions and economic crises to a deeper struggle over identity. The central tension

Analyses of dissent in Iran usually point to familiar causes: sanctions, inflation, unemployment, and elite factionalism. These factors undeniably shape

From a structural and institutional perspective, the Islamic Republic of Iran shares several core characteristics with National Socialist Germany (1933–1945).

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