State Feminism in the Pahlavi Era; From the Window-Dressing of Authoritarian Modernisation to Political Dependency (part1)
State Feminism in the Pahlavi Era: From the Window-Dressing of Authoritarian Modernisation to Political Dependency State feminism in Pahlavi era Examining Iran’s contemporary history reveals one of the most complex and misleading paths in the realm of women’s rights: the phenomenon of “state feminism and authoritarian modernisation” during the Pahlavi era (from Reza Shah to […]
From SAVAK’s Structure to 30 Khordad 1360; Dissecting Legitimate Defence and the National Liberation Army (Part Two)
From SAVAK’s Structure to 30 Khordad 1360: Dissecting Legitimate Defence and the National Liberation Army (Part Two) SAVAK structure and 30 Khordad When a deeply rooted ideology takes hold in a society, totalitarian systems close all peaceful avenues to crush it in its infancy. The 1979 Revolution triumphed, but it did not take long for […]
Tracing the Formation of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organisation; Form and Substance in Contemporary Iranian History (Part One)
Tracing the Formation of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organisation: Form and Substance in Contemporary Iranian History Formation of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organisation “To understand the reasons behind the establishment of this organisation in 1965, we must look back a decade before the 1953 US-backed coup d’état against Dr Mohammad Mossadegh’s national government. The generation that witnessed the […]
Neither Money Nor Weapons: Strategic Independence and the Real Struggle in Iran
“We want neither money nor weapons; just recognise the Iranian people’s right to struggle.” The topic of Strategic Independence in Iran has been a pivotal political concept for five decades. This slogan and principle has resonated across Iran’s political landscape for five decades. But where does the true foundation of this resistance lie? What sets […]
Political Celebrity-Making and “False Leaders”: When Fame Replaces Expertise (1)
Author: Noghatenegah Editorial Team Political Celebrity-Making Have you ever wondered why, during the most critical political and social crises, figures suddenly emerge offering ready-made solutions for almost every complex situation? Individuals who may have operated in completely unrelated fields yesterday, yet today speak with absolute certainty about economics, politics, national security, sociology, and the future of […]
Manufacturing Crises Instead of Accountability: Why Does the Regime Feed on Foreign Tension?
Author: Abbas Safari While the regime faces a host of deep-seated economic, social, and political crises domestically, its propaganda and diplomatic machinery continues to project an image of “power,” “resistance,” and defiance against the world—an image that stands in stark contrast to the reality of life for millions of Iranians. A government facing internal protests, […]
The Architecture of Deception and the War of Numbers: How Fabricated Narratives Distort Reality
Author of the article: Abbas Safari In the modern era, the primary instrument for controlling societies is no longer direct military intervention, but rather the “engineering of narratives.” News is no longer reported merely to inform; it is scripted to frame human cognition, manipulate emotions, and manufacture consent. When a gap is deliberately engineered between […]
Overcoming Appeasement to Recognising the Right to Resistance: The Real Prospect of Change in Iran
For decades, Western foreign policy regarding Iran’s regime has been trapped in a vicious cycle of “appeasement, short-term expediency, and diplomatic deception.” This approach has not only failed to bring regional stability but has also fuelled the regime’s machinery of repression and terrorism by injecting financial resources and providing political breathing space. Today, however, we stand at a point where past miscalculations have been thoroughly exposed, and the realities on the ground leave no other choice than a fundamental shift in the international outlook.