As forms of government changed from monarchies to republic, and the industrial & technological revolutions shifted the power base to the West, we have seen the wealthiest people go from rulers to industrialists. This past week, the Canadian government introduced… Continue Reading →
We are witnessing history in the social media era and forget that historical events are years in the making, happening gradually then suddenly all at once. The past week has exposed and disappointed many warmongers who were hoping for a… Continue Reading →
Students of Iranian history and politics can only make sense of things if they first understand Iranian culture, psychology & sociology. To understand Iran, you need to understand the psychology and sociology of its people. Taarof and oghdeh are two… Continue Reading →
As the oldest nation in the world, predating even Egypt and going back to 3200 BC, Iran has a long history, which leads to misconceptions about the history, people, culture & politics. Here are some of the most frequently asked… Continue Reading →
For as long as Bibi Netanyahu has been in office, he has wanted to target Iran. He now has his chance. Will he play the long game? As the world now wonders what, if anything, Israel’s response to the Islamic… Continue Reading →
Given the 24/7 nature of social media news cycle, our expectations and understanding of how history develops has been warped. For two weeks now so-called experts are trying to predict what Iran’s response to Israel’s strike in Damascus – where… Continue Reading →
The Iran-Iraq war a bloody, costly and ruinous battle that raged on for 8 years, killing a million people. It also showcased the most daring & ambitious – and successful – airstrike in military history. For a pacifist, I have… Continue Reading →
Will Iran dramatically up the stakes in the Iran/Israel conflict, or will it settle for a symbolic reaction to play the long game? The world is waiting with bated breath as the Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) weighs how to… Continue Reading →
Ancient Persia invented human rights when an imperialistic king conquered much of the then-known world. But today, Iranians struggle with the semantics around governance. Iran does not have democracy in its DNA – ironic, since the founder of the Persian… Continue Reading →
Iran is undergoing a bit of a cultural revolution, fuelled by nostalgia for an era from the past. Before 1979, Iran was a monarchy going back 2500 years. After Cyrus the Great founded the Persian empire, a series of kings… Continue Reading →
Iran’s political dynamics are unique but not totally without comparables Niavaran Palace in Tehran Iran was the residence of the last king Shah Mohammad Reza during the Pahlavi regime. In this video, the visitor says: “Soon the owner of this… Continue Reading →
2025 will mark YouTube’s 20-year anniversary. Google’s video platform won’t only go down as the greatest media & entertainment M&A deal of all time, but also the strongest media platform of the century. Google’s video platform, YouTube, won’t only go… Continue Reading →
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