The Beginning of a New Era in the Middle East?
On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia surprised many by announcing the re-establishment of their diplomatic ties. The…
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1979 Iran revolution
Winds of Change: Is Iran’s Islamic Republic on the Brink of Regime Change?
The Iranian regime has faced various protests over the years, all of which have eventually fizzled out. Could this…
“Women, Life, Freedom”: The Significance of Iran’s Women-Led Movement
The backlash from women burning their hijabs and cutting their hair threatens the foundation of the Islamic regime.
Lost in Trans-lation: Cultural Perceptions of Queerness in Iran
“In Iran, we don’t have homosexuals, like in your country,” declared President Ahmadinejad to an audience at…
Labour Focus: Iran
For this post, WOTW will be looking at a phenomenon in the Middle East: growing labour activism in Iran.
When…