The Economy Flames Anger in Iran
The protests in Iran will not bring about regime change, but they may force political elites to address economic corruption that has gone on far too long. Published by Fair […]
Category Archives: Iran Politics
These Immigrants Have Helped Shape America
Iranian-Americans are some of the most successful immigrant communities in the US. Published by Fair Observer on June 23rd, 2017. You can read the article here.
Dismantle the nuclear deal, dismantle prospects for peace
Used adeptly, the deal could curb Iran’s involvement in Syria and precipitate democratisation. Rip it up and those dreams are over. Published by Middle East Eye on February 8th, 2o17. […]
Iranian President’s Personal and Political Revolutions
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s political transformation took him from being one of the founding members of the Islamic Republic to one of its biggest critics. Published by Fair Observer on January […]
A Syrian-American and Iranian-American’s message to their community about Syria
It’s time for all American Muslims to heed the pluralism that launched Syria’s revolution and call for more responsible foreign policy Published on Middle East Eye on October 18th, 2016. […]
Iran’s Reform Movement is not Dead
Iran’s recent elections display support for the reform movement, which many believed had become obsolete. Published by Fair Observer on June 2oth, 2016. You can read the article here.
A plea to end western sanctions on Iranian airlines
“The lives of possibly hundreds of more Iranians are in the hands of western politicians” Published on Your Middle East on August 14, 2014
The US failed in Iraq. Now it has a second chance with Iran.
“The future of Iraq is on the line, as is a less restrictive Iran” Published on Your Middle East on June 16, 2014
Khatami’s Grand Strategy
Khatami’s non-confrontational stance towards Ayatollah Khamenei serves as part of his grand-strategy for a political comeback. Published on the Fair Observer July 11, 2013
Iran Elections: to boycott, or not to boycott?
It’s only two days until the presidential elections in Iran, and it’s still unclear whether the vast majority of Iranians will choose to boycott the elections, or vote. The pro-democracy […]
