Category: Interview
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A Diaspora Misrepresented: Yasmine Mather on War and Media
The war against Iran has made it even harder to sustain the neat, one-dimensional image that many Persian-language and Western media outlets try to present of Iranians living abroad. In this dominant narrative, the “Iranian diaspora” is treated as if it naturally supports foreign intervention, the escalation of war, and even the destruction of Iran’s…
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Kurdistan in Iran’s Crisis: Shared Struggles, Distinct Conditions
In the shadow of the Islamic Republic’s rise in the early 1980s, a different kind of resistance was taking shape in the mountains of Iranian Kurdistan. It wasn’t just about ethnic identity or geography—it was about building a new kind of politics. At the heart of this struggle stood Komala, the Kurdistan Organization of the…
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The People First: Rohini Hensman on Democracy, Resistance, and the Global Left
There are moments when political confusion doesn’t just disorient you—it makes you feel betrayed. As an Iranian writer and activist in exile, I have spent years trying to understand not only the regime I escaped, but also the silences and excuses that surround it. I have watched with disbelief as many people—especially those who identify…
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Narratives and Realities: Why Kashmir Doesn’t Fit the Script
I’ve followed Sahasranshu Dash for some time—initially through his public posts and online commentary. What drew me in was his clarity: sharp, unapologetic, and willing to cut through ideological noise. But it was after the April 22, 2025, suicide attack in Kashmir that his reflections began to carry a heavier weight. His words didn’t just…
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From Iran to Palestine:
The Shared Path of Liberation and Feminist ResistanceThis discussion revolves around the challenges and advancements of the Women, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran, which is resisting oppressive measures by the regime, including gender oppression and increasing death sentences for protesters. The interview introduces a member of the Nasvan Revolutionary Committee, a secret women’s committee formed to address gaps in feminist organizing. This…
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Breaking Colonial Chains:
Interview with Palestinian activistIn this interview, Mussa’ab Bashir described the current situation in Gaza as “the worst round of aggression” since 1948. He highlighted the difficulties faced by Gazans, including psychological trauma, poverty, and high youth unemployment. Bashir also elaborated on internal struggles against corruption within the Hamas regime and the lack of a representative working-class organization. He…
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The Workers’ Revolt: Labor’s Role in Iran’s Nationwide Uprisings
Why, after more than two months of protests, have nationwide strikes not yet occurred in Iran, and how do the demands of the current uprising for “women, life, freedom” align with those of the working class? To address these questions, we spoke with Parvin Mohammadi, the vice-chairman of the Independent Iranian Workers’ Union. With years…
