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The continuation of failures with the Iranian model; a critique of the Seventh Development Plan / Amir Aghaei

It was during the year 1333 of the solar calendar when “Abolhasan Ehtehaj” was appointed as the head of the Organization for Planning and Budget of the country. Six years had passed since the establishment of this organization and the implementation of the first development plan. At the beginning of his tenure, he established two […]...

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Why is cultural generalization important? / Mehrdad Naghibi

More than ever, censorship and inspection policies by authoritarian governments have taken complex forms, to the point that in societies under the rule of tyranny and cultural suffocation, censorship and the policy of elimination have become a guillotine. In Iran, the issue of censorship, both in the Shah regime and in the Islamic Republic, has […]...

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Businesses and the Hijab: A Conversation with Dr. Hossein Raghefar, Economist/ Matin Mostafaei

The news of the closure of several businesses in Tehran, Rey, Shiraz, and other cities due to not following proper safety measures in recent days has become a headline. This incident has a direct impact on the livelihood of the employees of these businesses in the current economic situation and can put their income at […]...

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How did Iran become poor in the last ten years?/ Amir Aghayi

Last month, the publication of an advertisement on the “Divar” website regarding a request from a poor family in Semiram, located in Isfahan province, was met with a lot of reactions from social media users. In the published advertisement, this family has asked citizens not to throw away their “extra food” and to give it […]...

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People with disabilities have been forgotten in Iran/ Azad Mohammadi

Laws that are not enforced, facilities that are handed over to the private sector in the city, and budget cuts. The citizenship and human rights of individuals with disabilities are not considered in Iran and it seems that they are caught in the problems of the government, budget shortages, and chaotic privatization. The people of […]...

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The government is trying to open up the foreign job market/ Amir Aghaei.

The Deputy Minister of Employment of the Ministry of Cooperation, Labor, and Social Welfare announced the launch of “Labor Market Diplomacy” for the deployment of skilled workforce to Qatar. He added, “In the past six months, Qatar has issued 500 work visas for Iranians and negotiations between the two sides are ongoing.” According to the […]...

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Military Service in the Face of Sociability and New Needs; A Conversation with Alireza Sharifi Yazdi/ Ali Kalaii

According to this sociologist, voluntary military service will eventually become mandatory in our country. He emphasizes that “we are behind in many areas” and has stated in the monthly magazine “Khat-e-Solh” that in Iran, there has always been a gap between what is in the best interest of society and what is happening. The topic […]...

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Compulsory military service, a serious concern and obstacle in the lives of Iranian youth/ Keyumars Amiri

“Compulsory military service” which is also referred to as “Sacred Service under the Flag”, has been a serious concern and obstacle in the lives of young people and even middle-aged men since its inception until now. Those who have passed the age of eligibility and are still subject to compulsory military service are affected by […]...

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“Today’s retirees are yesterday’s workers, still on the streets; why?” / Amir Javaheri Langroudi

The above question prompts us to take a look at the various social categorizations of retirees, recognize their problems and demands, and discuss a way out. Without a doubt, today in the midst of confrontations over demands on the streets, retirees are considered to be the awakened conscience of the class movement in Iran. I […]...

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The major factor of inflation and inflation; A conversation with Kamran Nedari, economist / Matin Mostafaei

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report on the economy of the Middle East and North Africa region states that Iran needs $352 dollars of oil this year to prevent a budget deficit. According to this report, it is expected that Iran will also need to balance its government budget in the current […]...

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Bitter and Sweet Economy of Iran in 1402/ Amir Aghaei

In the year 1401, Iran’s economy experienced one of the toughest and most challenging periods after the revolution. In this year, at both macro and micro levels, the country faced unprecedented challenges; issues related to politics, both domestically and internationally, further exacerbated the economic challenges of the country. The continuation of inflation over 40%, the […]...

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