This report provides an analytical overview of the nationwide protest movement that emerged in Iran in December 2025. It examines the protests’ timing, initial triggers, underlying structural drivers, geographic spread, social composition, articulated demands, and the response of state authorities. The immediate catalyst for the protests was a sharp economic shock marked by the collapse…
The Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI) has issued an urgent appeal to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the detention of Mr. Erfan Qaneei Fard, an Iranian political analyst, writer, and one of the founders of CGI, who is currently being held in Texas. Mr. Qaneei Fard has been a consistent voice against extremism…
The Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI) presents a constructive assessment of the Iran Prosperity Project’s Emergency Phase plan, a 180-day roadmap for governance in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic’s overthrow. While recognizing the Booklet as the most comprehensive effort in nearly half a century to prepare for transition, CGI identifies both notable strengths and…
The Munich Convergence Summit, convened under the leadership of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, represents a significant effort to unify Iranian opposition groups in response to the Islamic regime’s growing internal repression and regional aggression. This report, authored by the Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI), evaluates the effectiveness of the summit’s framework using a SWOT analysis,…
The Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI) takes pride in having participated in the Munich Convergence Summit, a historic gathering of pro-democracy organizations committed to the liberation of Iran. This summit marked a significant step toward greater coordination among modern and democratic forces, united by the common objectives of reclaiming Iran’s national sovereignty, safeguarding its territorial…
Cyrus the Great Institute was established with the vision of bridging a gap between academic research and activism within the Iranian diaspora. Our primary focus is to provide an academic platform that fosters understanding, dialogue, and research about political activism related to Iranian politics, culture, history, and contemporary challenges. From our inception, we have been…