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The Illusion of Choice: Islamic Republic’s Presidential Elections
After the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the Islamic Republic of Iran announced new presidential elections. The Guardian Council, a key body loyal to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, rigorously vetted and excluded candidates, ensuring only regime-approved individuals…
Iran and the Reality on Its Ground
The discourse on overthrowing Iran’s Islamic Republic often centers on forming a broad opposition coalition, but this overlooks the complexity of Iran’s political landscape since 1979. Advocating for a nuanced approach rooted in historical analysis and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s…
The Hijab in Iran: The Islamic Republic’s Berlin Wall?
Following Mahsa Jina Amini’s death, a national movement against the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, advocating for a secular, free Iran has noticeably intensified. The symbolism for this uprising, particularly the rejection of the hijab, and the potential for unified…