The Collapse of Iran’s Economy: From Possibility to Reality / Amir Aghaei

“L’Echo”, the oldest and most reputable economic newspaper in France, years ago in one of its issues dated October 12, 2010, published a confidential report written by “Yves Bordelon”, an economic expert and writer. The report, based on the confidential information from prominent Iranian economists, warned about the imminent “collapse of the Iranian economy” under […]...

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قتIs granting citizenship to children of Iranian mothers being revoked? / Ehsan Haghighat

Citizenship, which is considered one of the achievements of modernity, is among the most important and fundamental human rights in the current legal system. It is the basis and source of many other rights and privileges. The recognition of citizenship as a fundamental and inalienable right in Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human […]...

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“Khwarazmi Bookstore and Our Youth Nostalgia/ Reza Najafi”

Yesterday, a coincidence (or as it is called in Persian, “tavard”) happened. A friend asked me about a book by Franz Fanon and which translation of Fanon’s books is better. I replied that I haven’t read any of Fanon’s works because the anti-Western ideologies of Fanon and his nationalist supporters, such as Ali Shariati and […]...

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Who are the planners of the 10 to 15-year prison sentence for “critical expression”? / Jalal Jalalizadeh

When the historical journey of nations towards freedom is examined and the efforts of European philosophers and thinkers in explaining democratic methods and institutions for the realization of citizenship rights are studied, we find that humanity has paid heavy costs for its own freedom and citizenship rights. Freedom is such a precious gem that the […]...

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A philosophical discussion on the limits of freedom of expression / Amin Ghazaei

Freedom of speech, in the sense of recognizing the right of individuals to express their opinions, beliefs, and promote them through language or any kind of symbols (such as a sign or symbol), is essential. Governments like the Islamic Republic in Iran, which do not tolerate even the slightest dissenting speech or beliefs contrary to […]...

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What does the new proposal of the parliament say about abolishing the fundamental rights of the people? / Marzieh Mohabbey

“In a place where there are no rules for chaos to be accepted, chaos must first be integrated into the legal system through the creation of a zone of indistinction between inside and outside, between chaos and normalcy – that is, through an exceptional state. In order for there to be a relationship to something, […]...

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The flutter that suffocated in the embryo/ Sayed Mohammad Sahafi

A few days ago, news of a terrifying explosion by one of the representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly caused concern among the media community, political and civil activists, as well as social media activists and influential social figures, including celebrities and influencers in the fields of art and sports in Iran. It was said […]...

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The right to freedom of expression and the agendas of the eleventh parliament / Mohammad Hadi Jafarpour

Although freedom of speech may seem like a simple concept, it may be considered one of the most challenging legal and political terms for nations. Freedom, in the broadest sense of the word, is a state in which something is not limited or dependent on something else (Political Encyclopedia, Dariush Ashouri). However, beyond the realm […]...

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Qadghan; A Look at Efforts to Limit Freedom of Speech in Iran/ Farhad Fakhrabad

It is enough for a sound to go beyond a certain level, an excuse will be created to impose a new restriction. This is a policy that has been seriously considered in Iran in the past three decades to deal with “free flow of information and freedom of expression”. A policy that began with filtering, […]...

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“Law against the law/ Reza Najafi”

One of the challenges for Iranians is that, aside from the flaws and weaknesses of the Islamic Republic’s constitution, the government is not even loyal to its own laws and does not act upon them. We have seen numerous times that the rulers of the Islamic Republic, or their supporters and followers, use the cliché […]...

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