The division between center and periphery is one of the fundamental mechanisms shaping economic, social, and cultural inequalities in modern societies. This distinction, which is reproduced in historical and structural contexts, is not only evident in macro-level policies, but also in the smallest elements of urban life. The recent decision by the Tehran City Council […]...

A while ago, the government spokesperson announced that the medical government intends to relocate the capital from Tehran to the Makran region and this matter is under consideration. (1) Many countries throughout history have changed their capitals for various reasons, the main reason being the increase in population in the capital and balanced development in […]...

The idea of relocating the capital in Iran, especially from Tehran to the Makran region, has recently been raised due to environmental challenges, population density, and Tehran’s vulnerability to natural disasters. This plan aims to achieve goals such as balanced regional development, strengthening geopolitical position, and reducing centralization. However, implementing such a plan can have […]...

The topic of transferring the capital from one city to another is a story with a long history. The records related to the most important cases of capital transfers in the world show that the transfer of capitals took place in 1800 in America, in 1868 in Japan, in 1871 in Italy, in 1912 in […]...

Regardless of the fact that the transfer of the capital to Makran, which has recently become a topic of discussion, is environmentally friendly and in accordance with the country’s top documents – especially the Land Development document – or not, the proposal for such an important matter, meaning the necessity of transferring the capital to […]...

Concentration and centralization have become one of the structural characteristics of governance in Iran after the establishment of the Islamic Republic system. This centralized approach has gradually led to the creation and intensification of deep social, economic, political, and cultural problems. In the midst of this, plans such as relocating the capital from Tehran to […]...

In the beginning of the winter month of 1403, Mohammad Reza Aref, the first deputy of the new government of the Islamic Republic, openly declared among the members of the Foreign Economic Relations Committee that if they come to a conclusion about the transfer of the capital, one of the regions that will be seriously […]...

The discussion of transferring the capital of Iran from Tehran to the coasts of Makran in Balochistan, goes beyond a mere administrative and infrastructural decision, and will have profound cultural, social, and demographic consequences for Balochistan. This decision, made without the genuine participation of the indigenous people, will not only fail to lead to sustainable […]...

Referring to the decision of the Bar Association of Yazd regarding the issuance of a lawyer’s license for Saeed Mortazavi (former judge and government employee), and considering the reaction of the legal community and lawyers’ protest against the performance of the board of directors of the Bar Association of Yazd, this decision is subject to […]...

The housing crisis in Iran has become one of the most complex and critical economic and social issues in the country. Every year, with the increase in inflation rates and market fluctuations, housing costs also significantly rise, making it more difficult for different segments of society, especially young people and renters, to access suitable shelter. […]...

The tragedy of Nian’s death, a seven-year-old girl from Boukan who lost her life under the torture of her father’s girlfriend and brother, once again exposed the deep wounds of vulnerable children in the face of domestic violence. This event is not an exception, but another link in the long chain of child abuse that […]...

Unofficial reports suggest that the financial turnover from VPN sales in Iran is remarkably high due to the widespread use of these tools and the lack of transparency in this market. With the sharp rise in demand for VPNs following the widespread filtering of social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, […]...