Borders: More Than Lines

How do boundaries shape nations and identities? Beyond physical barriers, borders influence culture, politics, and human connections, profoundly impacting global dynamics and interactions.

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Iran and Middle East

Into Iran’s significant role in the region, focusing on human rights, the labour movement, and the fight for democracy. These efforts are pivotal in shaping a just and equitable Middle East.

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Book Review

Into notable works, highlighting themes of human rights, the labor movement, and the fight for democracy. These reviews illuminate pivotal struggles and inspire informed readers.

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Unveiling Iran

Culture, Politics, and People

The spirit of the Iranian people remains strong. They continue to fight for their rights, culture, and place in the world.

Women

Women are the backbone of society, driving change and progress. Fight for equality and freedom demonstrate strength and resilience, shaping a better future for everyone.

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Labour

The ongoing worker movement for rights and fair conditions is vital for socio-political change. This struggle is essential for creating a just society where everyone can thrive and succeed.

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Society

Iranian society is diverse and vibrant, blending ancient traditions with modern influences. Despite challenges, the people’s resilience and rich cultural heritage continue to inspire and endure through time.

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History

Iran’s modern history is marked by significant events: the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War, and ongoing political reforms. These events shape its complex and evolving identity today.

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  • Iran’s Condition: God, Money, Guns, and Fascist Rule

    Iran’s Condition: God, Money, Guns, and Fascist Rule

    Georges Bataille’s theory of fascism provides a unique framework for understanding the psychological and structural dynamics of authoritarian regimes. His analysis, rooted in the tension between homogeneity and heterogeneity, explores how societies maintain control through hierarchical structures and sacred symbols of authority. Fascism, as Bataille describes it, thrives on a dualistic structure of sacred purity and impurity, employing violence, sovereignty, and emotional effervescence to consolidate power. The Islamic Republic of Iran presents a compelling case study for this theoretical lens. Claiming to champion anti-imperialism and rooted in a religious ideology, the regime has constructed a system of control that mirrors…

  • Concrete Sovereignty: The Geopolitics of Iran’s Border Walls

    Concrete Sovereignty: The Geopolitics of Iran’s Border Walls

    Iran’s border walls, stretching along its eastern and western frontiers, are more than physical barriers—they are tools of political control and exclusion. Framed as security measures against smuggling, migration, and terrorism, these projects reflect a deeper agenda of consolidating state power and addressing regional pressures. The eastern wall, designed to block crossings from Afghanistan, cuts through farmlands and livelihoods of border communities while further marginalizing Afghan refugees. On the western front, Iran mirrors Turkey’s efforts to restrict migration, effectively trapping displaced populations and aligning with European strategies to externalize migration controls. These walls are not isolated developments. They are part…

  • Navigating Oppression: Women’s Stories from Tehran’s Settlements

    In the southeast shadow of Tehran, where the city’s heartbeat fades into the hum of agriculture and unpaved roads, lies Hesaramir. Its duality—a historic Upper Hesaramir and a migrant-built Turkabad—creates a kaleidoscope of lives, traditions, and struggles. Yet, the soul of this settlement is found in its women, whose voices,…

  • Femicide Crisis in Iran: Understanding the Urgent Need for Change

    In just two days, two cases of femicide have shaken Iran. First, a lawyer murdered his journalist wife, Mansoureh Ghadiri Javi with brutal blows from a knife and dumbbell. In another case, another male lawyer killed his wife and son before ending his own life. According to the Iranian newspaper…

  • Iran’s Nuclear Tensions: A Deepening Crisis with the West

    The nuclear standoff between Iran and the West is more than a diplomatic struggle—it is a tense, layered conflict that increasingly pushes toward a dangerous precipice. Iran’s relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) exemplifies this tangled web of mistrust and maneuvering. The agency’s concerns over undeclared enriched uranium…

  • My Favorite Cake: Cinema, Memory, and Resistance in Iran

    For some time now, My Favorite Cake, directed by Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha, has been available to the public through some Telegram channels. After receiving attention in the 74th Berlin Film Festival’s cinema circles, audiences now have easy access to this film. My Favorite Cake draws power from its…

  • Strikes and Struggles: The Plight of Iran’s Oil Workers

    The new wave of strikes, called the “14-14” campaign, began on June 19. Contract workers in various oil and gas companies went on strike demanding higher wages and a 14-day work, 14-day rest schedule. Earlier, these workers had warned that if their demands were not met by the end of…

  • Hijab, Political Islam,
    and the Construction of Theocracy in the Middle East

    The Iran-Iraq war saw the slogan “My sister, your hijab is your fortress” symbolizing the Islamic Republic’s efforts to cement its ideology through veiling. Over time, the veil revealed itself to be a protective measure for the regime rather than for women. Questions about policy’s significance in women’s dress arise…

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