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) 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,…