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International Affairs, Society
Mass protests in Iran: it’s about 40 years of domestic failure
Ramin Jahanbegloo 2 January 2018

Recent spontaneous demonstrations in Iran have startled most observers around the world. A social unrest which started because of worsening economic circumstances and the failure of the government to keep its economic promises and contain inflation and price rises and issues of that nature has now turned into a general political dissent around the country.
Society
The Passing of Ebrahim Yazdi
an Emblematic Figure of Iranian Politics
Marina Forti 4 September 2017

The image of Ebrahim Yazdi, who passed away at 86 years of age on the 27th of August
Philosophy
Iranian Philosopher’s Dariush Shayegan: ‘The Iranian Revolution Failed’
Devirupa Mitra 9 June 2017

Tehran: While thousands of young Iranians danced and sang in streets across the country to celebrate the re-election of Iranian
International Affairs
The Reformist Landslide
Ramin Jahanbegloo 25 May 2017

The recent presidential election and the second landslide victory of Hassan Rouhani is more than ever a true exemplification of such a complexity, which is often missed by foreign analysts of Iran.
Gender
The Protest of Iranian Women
Anna Vanzan 22 May 2017

Tehran, May 6th. A number of women’s rights activists are meeting at a cultural association’s headquarters in the heart of the city.
Society
A Popular Vote in Support of Real Change
Marina Forti 22 May 2017

In spite of everything, the popular vote matters in Iran. Acknowledging this is inevitable when faced with the outcome of Friday’s elections.
Society
Rouhani’s Victory, the Reformist Line Goes on
Chiara Cruciati 19 May 2017

The abstention risk in the Iranian presidential elections was only a spectre and on Friday May 19th voters went to vote en masse
International Affairs
Iran Presidential Elections: a Sharp Clash
Marina Forti 17 May 2017

The crowd is chanting slogans to the rhythm of pop songs, young people wearing purple and green bandanas are waving placards while famous artists take turns at the microphone appealing for votes.
Political Theory
Why the Iranian Elections Are a Turning Point
Ramin Jahanbegloo 7 March 2016

Unlike what many may think, elections in an illiberal country like Iran are not only a political show. Their outcome serves as a test of strength among Iran’s competing power centers. Over the weekend, the Iranian people went massively to the polls to elect members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the parliament, and the 88 members of the Assembly of Experts, which is in charge of selecting the next supreme leader to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This was the first time that the two political bodies were elected simultaneously.
Political Theory
Iran’s 2016 elections: candidates and power clashes. What is at stake?
Marina Forti 24 February 2016

In Iran the time has come to call voters to the polls. “Even an influential minority will make the difference in the next parliament,” said reformist candidate Mohammad-Reza Aref only a few days ago addressing a crowded assembly of young supporters of the National Determination Party (as reported by the Financial Times’ correspondent). Similar appeals have been made by President Hassan Rouhani.