Failing the Test of “Good Governance”/ Ehsan Haghi

Today, the timely, non-discriminatory, quality, and continuous access of citizens to public services is considered a hallmark of good governance. As the prominent French jurist Léon Duguit emphasized, the exercise of authority and power by statesmen is valid and legitimate only if it serves the provision of public services. Beyond that, the state has no […]...

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A Deep Pit Called: Imbalance and Inefficiency in Iran’s Power Industry/ Fereshteh Goli

Given the widespread human reliance on electrical energy and its profound integration into daily life, it would not be an exaggeration to consider it a fundamental human right. A right that governments are obligated to produce and make available to their citizens. However, in Iran, this right has often been neglected and denied for various […]...

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The Impact of Power Outages on Ordinary People’s Lives/ Fariborz Kalantari

Power outages, beyond being a mere technical disruption, can profoundly impact daily life, the economy, public health, and people’s mental well-being. This phenomenon, experienced in Iran and many other countries, has had widespread and even critical consequences. This report examines the effects of power outages across various dimensions using real examples from Iran and around […]...

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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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The Status of Iran’s Power Plants and Production Capacity: Analysis and Outlook/ Amir Aghaei

With its abundant fossil energy resources and potential for renewable energy utilization, Iran is a significant country in electricity production within the Middle East. This article examines the current status of Iran’s power plants, their nominal and actual capacities, consumption levels, exports, and strategies to increase production. Iran’s Electricity Production Capacity Iran is one of […]...

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Can Civil Resistance Transform the Face of Governance in Iran?/ Majid Shia’ali

In recent years, our country has constantly been aflame. The widespread protests of December 2017, November 2019, the protests over the Ukrainian airplane tragedy, the Mahsa Movement, protests against the serial poisoning of schoolgirls, and the ongoing civil disobedience of Iranian women against mandatory hijab are just part of society’s resistance to the ruling regime. […]...

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Embrace the Modern Tolerance of Iranians/ Navid Mihan-Doost

A few days of leave granted to me for unspecified reasons (without a personal request) offered me the chance to step out of Evin Prison and witness the new face of Tehran after approximately a year and a few months. This new face did not pertain to the city’s infrastructure or urban landscape; Tehran had […]...

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The Hijab and Modesty Law on a Challenging Path/ Roza Nateghi

The text of the Hijab and Modesty Law was released on December 1, 2024 (10 Azar 1403). Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament, had previously explained the delay in its release. While defending the law, he stated that its implementation had been postponed due to “events related to the year 1401.” He emphasized that […]...

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Experiencing the Beautiful in Tehran/ Mehrnaz Razaghi

Tehran, a city known for the hustle and bustle of modern life, has recently unveiled a new dimension: a platform for experiencing beauty and reimagining artistic identity. This transformation is not only evident in established venues such as the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the long lines for the “Eye to Eye” exhibition but […]...

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From the Streets to the Wilderness: The Looming Shadow of Stray Dogs An Interview with Dr. Iman Memarian / Pedram Tahsini

A stray dog refers to a dog that typically has no owner, is not confined to a home, yard, or private property, and roams freely. These dogs interact and mate with other dogs and, in some cases, with other canids—such as wolves—producing hybrid species like wolf-dogs, which can be highly dangerous. They may spend all […]...

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Mahdieh Jafari: Mismanagement is the Main Issue Facing Zoos in Iran/ Ali Kalaei

Zoos can be considered places that preserve part of the natural heritage and wildlife. However, in countries like Iran, numerous challenges surround the standards of animal care and the operation of such facilities. Issues such as inadequate space, insufficient resources, mismanagement, and lack of proper oversight have led to the neglect of animal rights in […]...

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Transporting Bearded Dragons to Safadasht Zoo via Snapp Taxi/ Ali Ramazanian

Statistics indicate that Iran has approximately 70 zoos, of which only 44 have been ranked to date. Evaluations reveal that the majority of Iran’s zoos fall significantly short of both national and international standards. Key zoo ranking criteria include proper nutrition, suitable hygiene, cage size and design, and spaces tailored to the specific needs of […]...

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