Deepening Class Divides Through Inequality in Affordability and Access/ Amin Ghazaei

The deepening of class divisions is structurally rooted in the cycle of production within the capitalist system. Since the minimum wage of the working class is always determined by the minimum required to reproduce labor power, while on the other hand, the wealth of capitalists accumulates through cycles of investment and production, class disparity continuously […]...

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The Squandering of a Milestone: When Preconditions for Democracy Are Not Enough/ Majid Shieh-Ali

Many political researchers who study political transformations, comparative political systems, and topics such as revolutions, democratization, and similar subjects tend to have a relative theoretical consensus regarding the types of revolutions that can lead to democracy. They consider elements such as global political developments in different periods, the level of industrialization and development in society, […]...

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On the Necessity of Historical Vigilance Against the Destructive Wave of Nouveau Riche Culture/ Marziyeh Mohebbbi

They do not know what to do with their windfall fortunes, nor how to convince their peers, friends, acquaintances, and the general public that they have swiftly ascended the ladders of prosperity, civilization, and wealth—so rapidly, in fact, that they now count themselves among the legendary elite and aristocracy. Sometimes, they showcase their financial power […]...

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Serious Economy/ Ahmad Alavi

Ramali and falgiri, as part of the informal economy, have deep roots in many developing societies, including Iran. This phenomenon, which thrives in a context of economic, social, and cultural crises, not only leads to the withdrawal of capital – both financial, human, and social – from the productive and formal economic cycle, but also […]...

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The Supreme Council of Cyberspace Acting Against National Security An Interview with Alireza Bozorgmehri/ Pedram Tahsini

Alireza Bozorgmehri, a former member of the Digital Economy Working Group at the Ministry of Economy, spoke with Peace Mark Monthly Magazine about the filtering environment in Iran and the obstacles to its removal. According to Bozorgmehri, until the composition of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace changes, there is little hope for the acceleration of […]...

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Will Telegram and X Be Unblocked? An Interview with Keyvan Noghrehkar/ Ali Kalaei

The issue of filtering and removing restrictions on various internet platforms has been a highly debated topic in Iran over the past few years. While the Minister of Communications has stated that lifting the ban on all platforms is on the government’s agenda—and recently, WhatsApp and Google Play were unblocked—public opinion and observers are left […]...

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An Interview with Citizens on the Daily Impacts of Internet Filtering/ Dina Ghalibaf

Internet filtering in Iran has become one of the most complex and serious social and economic issues. This policy has not only affected citizens’ daily lives but also challenged public perceptions of trust and transparency in governance. In this report, we visited Enghelab Street, one of the busiest areas in Tehran, to speak with various […]...

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The Lights of the “Economy” Are Out/ Omid Aghdami

Power outages: both a cause and a consequence of crises Let’s begin the story of power outages with Syria. For those who have not followed developments there, the recent events might seem unexpected. However, anyone who has monitored Syria’s situation since the internal conflicts would inevitably ask: Why haven’t the Syrian people brought this to […]...

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The Super-Crisis of Power Outages in Iran: Causes and Consequences/ Ahmad Alavi

Reliable and sustainable access to electrical energy is vital for Iran, serving as a key driver of economic and social growth. Electricity plays a fundamental role in manufacturing, agriculture, services, and information technology. Thus, disruptions in electricity production, transmission, and consumption networks have significant consequences on macroeconomic variables such as economic growth, productivity, employment, investment, […]...

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Power Outages Hit Iranian Citizens/ Nafiseh Sharafeddini

The final month of autumn began with widespread power outages in Tehran and other major cities. Continuous closures attributed to cold weather and power shortages have affected most provinces. The first round of outages began in late November, prompting the president to respond quickly, assuring citizens that residential electricity would no longer be cut off. […]...

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A Look at the Legal and Economic Issues of Contractual Workers in 1403/ Musa Barzin

In 1403, similar to previous years, the minimum wages of workers at various levels increased. We witnessed an increase of almost 35%. However, this amount is not enough to cover the expenses of a normal life, according to many experts. In other words, a citizen who is expected to have a normal life in exchange […]...

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A sick economy and setting the stage for fraud; a conversation with Dr. Vahid Mahmoudi, economist / Matin Mostafaei.

The story of the fraud of the Cyrus Company from mobile customers has caused a lot of buzz in news outlets and among ordinary people, to the point that it has even caught the attention of foreign media. In Iran, the identity and success of some ordinary people is dependent on various structural corruptions. Budget […]...

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