“Development Plan for Makran Coasts” or “Internal and External Colonization”? / Shira Ahmad Shirani Naroui

Makran is a region in southeastern Iran that extends from the Strait of Hormuz to the east and begins at Minab, continuing to the Sindh River in Balochistan, Pakistan. This region is of special importance due to its geopolitical location and is recognized as an international waterway. Makran holds strategic value for both Iran and […]...

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Makran in the trap of politics/ Mohsen Behbahani

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 […]...

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Makran; From Ancient History to the Imagination of Becoming the Capital / Morteza Hamounian

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 […]...

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The correct solution is the development of Balochistan by the Baloch and through the Baloch themselves / Ahmad Baloch

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 […]...

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On the occasion of March 2nd, World Baloch Culture Day / Saeideh Khashi

You walked through the stones of Balochistan, at a time when you stayed in mud and brick houses, under sturdy black tents, in sunlit courtyards, and spent long nights in conversation with the ever-awake stars. You witnessed the sunrise in its most humble form, and sat in the company of wheat-carrying women, finding peace under […]...

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Recession in Balochistan’s handicraft industry due to the spread of Corona/Turan transportation.

It can be boldly stated that Sistan and Baluchestan province has been one of the most deprived and forgotten regions of Iran in the past few decades. In support of this claim, recent remarks by Ali Yarmohammadi, the representative of Zahedan, can be mentioned, who stated: “About 74% of the people in Sistan and Baluchestan […]...

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Balochistan and Herat in Three Perspectives/ Habibullah Sarbazi

First glance: The Baloch people are deprived of having a television and radio that can express their problems. The media of the Islamic Republic has boycotted Balochistan and what is broadcasted on radio and television about the Baloch people is superficial, promotional, and ceremonial. In general, the programs of radio and television in the field […]...

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Security and Equality, the Rights of Sunnis in Balochistan/ Shahram Ahmadi

What do Kurds, Balochs, Arabs, or other Sunni peoples say and want? Do they demand more rights than other religions? Are they willing to ignore their Iranian identity or do they beat the drums of separation? In short, are they a threat to national security? Of course, the answer to all of the above questions […]...

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