Leaked emails have revealed the Iran Experts Initiative (IEI), a covert network designed by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s diplomatic unit. Initiated in 2014, the IEI aimed to enhance Iran’s global sway by infiltrating think tanks. These leaks spotlight connections between Iranian experts and the Biden administration, extending the IEI’s influence even to European think…
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 Iranian opposition is often criticized for refusing to engage with separatist parties, yet this position is both principled and justified. This paper offers a threefold defense of the opposition’s stance. First, territorial integrity is a legal right of the state enshrined in international law—not an individual entitlement—and is essential for sovereignty and stability. In…
Constitutional monarchy offers Iran a politically stable and culturally resonant alternative to partisan republicanism. Grounded in both empirical research and philosophical tradition, it combines symbolic authority with institutional continuity, enabling national unity without authoritarianism. Monarchs function as neutral anchors above political conflict, often at lower public cost and with greater resilience than elected heads of…
Israel’s surprise attack exposed the Islamic Republic’s staggering military vulnerability, eliminating top commanders and penetrating airspace with impunity. The regime’s collapse in air defense and intelligence is not merely operational, it reflects decades of corruption, ideological purges, and systemic decay. As the war unfolds, six scenarios emerge, including revolt and military coup. In the early…
The Islamic Republic of Iran is nearing collapse, sustained only by repression and conflict. Diplomacy has repeatedly failed to reform the regime, which remains committed to regional destabilization. Growing popular resistance, seen in repeated uprisings, signals an inevitable national revolution. The most effective policy is maximum pressure on the regime and direct support for the…
Genetic studies show that Iranians, despite linguistic and regional differences, share a deep ancestral continuity rooted in the Iranian plateau. Language shifts have occurred without major population changes, and all major Iranian groups belong to a shared genetic family. This unity supports a democratic and inclusive national identity, where diversity strengthens rather than divides. For…
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,…
Efforts to manufacture an Iranian opposition abroad risk undermining the genuine grassroots movement already established inside and outside Iran. History has demonstrated that foreign-imposed opposition in Iraq and Afghanistan led to instability and failed states. The only viable path for a democratic and stable Iran lies in supporting the Iranian people through maximum pressure on…
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is leading Iran’s fight for freedom, urging global accountability for the regime’s repression. At key summits in 2025, he secured recognition as the national movement’s leader and outlined a vision for economic recovery, unity, and a peaceful transition to secular democracy. His pragmatic approach offers a clear path to Iran’s liberation…