Publications

Research & Publications

Overview

My research is situated within international political economy and development, with particular emphasis on state–society relations, globalisation, and the political economy of Iran and the Middle East. It examines how global economic structures interact with domestic political processes, shaping development trajectories, social movements, and state transformation.

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, my work engages with politics, sociology, education, and development studies to address complex global challenges. In recent years, I have expanded my research to include higher education and pedagogy, focusing on democratic education, student-centred learning, and the relationship between research, teaching, and public engagement.

Books and Edited Volumes

• Morady, F. (ed.) (2027). Reimagining Education in the Age of AI and Global Sustainability. Edward Elgar.
• Morady, F. (eds.) (2026). Gastronomic Legacy: Knowledge Systems in Global Cuisine and Food Art.
• Morady, F., Atalay Şimşek, S., Şiriner, I., and Armis, G. (eds.) (2026). Economics and Tourism: New Perspectives in Social Sciences. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing.
• Morady, F. (2025). Just Futures: Sustainability, Inclusivity and Education. IJOPEC Publications.
• Morady, F. (ed.) (2024). Education, Equality, and Sustainability: Actions Speak Louder Than Words. IJOPEC Publications.
• Morady, F. (ed.) (2023). The Power Dilemma: Order, Development & Governance. IJOPEC Publications.
• Morady, F. (2022). The Unprecedented Impacts of Covid-19 and the Global Responses. IJOPEC Publications, London.
• Morady, F., Kapucu, H., & Yalçinkaya, Ö. (eds.) (2023). Development & Growth: Economic Impacts of Globalisation (Global Studies, No. 3). IJOPEC Publications.
• Morady, F. (2020). Contemporary Iran: Politics, Economy, Religion. Bristol: Policy Press.
• Bozkurt, H., Morady, F., & Şiriner, I. (eds.) (2015). Globalisation, Dimensions & Impacts. London: IJOPEC Publications.
• Morady, F., & Luján Bruno de Benedetti (2012). Sociedad Compleja: Justicia y Desarrollo (Complex Society: Justice and Development). Peru: Ediciones Del Hipocampo SAC.

Journal Articles

• Morady, F. (2025). “The Crisis of Legitimacy in Iran and the Ongoing Struggle for Freedom.” Research in Political Economy, Vol. 40, pp. 181–222. Emerald.
• Morady, F. (2025). “Israel’s attacks have exposed weaknesses in Iran, but it’s in little danger of collapsing.” The Conversation.
• Morady, F. (2023). “Iran: One Year On From the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ Protests.” REBEL News.
• Morady, F. (2022). “Inclusive Education Through Community Building and Student Empowerment.” Advance HE.
• Morady, F. (2017). “Neoliberalism and Market in God’s Kingdom: Energy and Development in Iran.” Global Studies, Vol. 3, pp. 35–58.
• Morady, F. (2011). “Iran’s Ambitions for Regional Supremacy: The Great Powers, Geopolitics, and Energy Resources.” Journal of the Indian Ocean Region, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 75–94.
• Morady, F. (2011). “Who Rules Iran? The June 2009 Election and Political Turmoil.” Capital & Class, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 39–61.
• Morady, F. (2011). “Islamism, Globalisation, and Protest Movement in Iran.” Journal of Praksis.
• Morady, F. (2010). “Iran: Islamic Republic or God’s Kingdom?” Research in Political Economy, Vol. 26, pp. 69–97.
• Morady, F. (2007). “Evaluating personal academic advisers’ support strategies for first-year events management students.” Investigations in University Teaching and Learning, Vol. 4(2), LMU.

Contributions to Edited Volumes

• Morady, F. (2017). “Neoliberalism and Market in God’s Kingdom: Energy and Development in Iran.” In Global Studies.
• Morady, F. (2011). “The Power Bloc in Iran: A Reply to ‘The Changing Formations of the Power Bloc in Iran and the Neo-National Bourgeoisie.’” Journal of Global Discourse.
• Morady, F. (1996). “State and Industrialisation in Post-Revolutionary Iran.” Amsterdam Middle East Paper, University of Amsterdam.
• Morady, F. (1996). “Oil and Development in Post-Revolutionary Iran.” London Socialist Historians’ Group.

Editorial Contributions

• Editor, Middle East and North Africa Section, Journal of Interface
  Curating and overseeing scholarly submissions, ensuring high-quality and impactful research on the region.
• Co-editor, International Journal of Politics & Economics (IJOPEC)
  Contributing to thematic issues focusing on global development, governance, and political economy.

Key Contributions

• Advancing analysis of state–society relations in Iran within the global political economy
• Contributing to debates on neoliberalism, globalisation, and development
• Examining geopolitics and regional power dynamics in the Middle East
• Developing multidisciplinary approaches linking politics, sociology, and development
• Advancing democratic and student-centred education in higher education
• Integrating research, teaching, and public engagement
• Promoting student-led knowledge production and collaborative learning