The Islamic Republic of Iran has just carried out one of the deadliest assaults on its own people in recent history — yet you would hardly know it from mainstream media coverage.This silence is not accidental, nor is it simply… Continue Reading →
A lot of Israeli analysts and officers are openly saying they think another clash is likely, because Iran will feel pressure to prove it can still impose costs after the damage to its nuclear program and leadership. 1. How Israel… Continue Reading →
Forty-five years after joining forces with Marxists to topple Iran’s king (or Shah) and ending 2500 years of monarchic rule, the Mullahs have somehow incredibly managed to raise the popularity and appeal of monarchy in the oldest nation in the… Continue Reading →
The MEK has no support inside Iran and was on America’s list of terrorist organizations. Yet today, some American politicians are standing by their side and backing them. Why? I didn’t grow up in a political or religious household. I… Continue Reading →
Iran is a massive country of 90 million people, most of whom are below 35. Anyone who tells you what will happen next is merely speculating. The Monte Carlo simulation is a mathematical technique that predicts possible outcomes of an… Continue Reading →
A look at how psychology, sociology & economics affect geo-poltitics: the envy and greed of others created wrath, which led to the downfall of dynasties and foreigners in the history of Iran. When you meet Iranians & hear “I’m Persian,”… Continue Reading →
Few aspiring heads of state have more support from their people, but even fewer face an more unlikely path to rule. In recent weeks, you may have seen an increase in interviews with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of… Continue Reading →
America will turn 250 years in 2026, how does that stack up with previous empires? Throughout history the average empire has lasted 250 years. The first great world empire – the Achaemenid Persian empire – was founded by Cyrus the… Continue Reading →
As forms of government changed from monarchies to republic, and the industrial & technological revolutions shifted the power base to the West, we have seen the wealthiest people go from rulers to industrialists. This past week, the Canadian government introduced… Continue Reading →
We are witnessing history in the social media era and forget that historical events are years in the making, happening gradually then suddenly all at once. The past week has exposed and disappointed many warmongers who were hoping for a… Continue Reading →
Students of Iranian history and politics can only make sense of things if they first understand Iranian culture, psychology & sociology. To understand Iran, you need to understand the psychology and sociology of its people. Taarof and oghdeh are two… Continue Reading →
As the oldest nation in the world, predating even Egypt and going back to 3200 BC, Iran has a long history, which leads to misconceptions about the history, people, culture & politics. Here are some of the most frequently asked… Continue Reading →
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