Introduction The Iranian protest movement is entering its third week, marked by unprecedented levels of popular anger. While the internet has largely been cut, and reliable information is scarce, current estimates suggest that more than 2,000 people have been killed and over 15,000 arrested. The…
The recent protest movement in Iran has gathered unprecedented momentum amid a deepening economic and political deadlock. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that even Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei publicly acknowledged the gravity of the crisis. In early January 2026, speaking through state…
by Farhang Morady
The 2nd National and the 3rd International KU Social Sciences Conference 2025Kasetsart University, Bangkok | 29 August 2025 Roundtable Discussion It was a great pleasure to be invited to participate in this roundtable discussion at Kasetsart University. Rather than structuring my contribution around simplified frameworks…
As World Tourism Day approaches on September 27th, it’s important to recognise the growing global impact of tourism in our interconnected world. This integration has created significant opportunities, one of the most important being the active involvement of local communities in managing and owning their…
The deepening ties between Iran and Russia are being shaped by global and regional power struggles. China’s rise as a key challenger to US hegemony and intensifying competition among regional actors in the Middle East and Central Asia are significant factors. The intensity of this…