Understanding Iran’s Politics and Counter Politics: A Conversation
- The episode, available on major platforms, includes contributions from Naghmeh Sohrabi, Mohammad Ali Kadivar, and Paniz Musawi Natanzi, alongside co-moderators James Ryan and Rosanna Tufaro.
- The discussion, held via Zoom and co-produced by BRISMES and SeSaMO, highlights the complexity of Iran’s political landscape.
- According to the podcast, one of the key themes was the misrepresentation of Iran’s political dynamics abroad.
The episode, available on major platforms, includes contributions from Naghmeh Sohrabi, Mohammad Ali Kadivar, and Paniz Musawi Natanzi, alongside co-moderators James Ryan and Rosanna Tufaro. The conversation, part of MERIP’s summer event series, addresses how Iranian politics have been misinterpreted internationally, the factors driving domestic change, and potential future trajectories for the country.
Podcast Explores Misinterpretations of Iranian Politics
The discussion, held via Zoom and co-produced by BRISMES and SeSaMO, highlights the complexity of Iran’s political landscape.
Scholars Critique External Narratives on Iran’s Governance
According to the podcast, one of the key themes was the misrepresentation of Iran’s political dynamics abroad.
Binary Framing of Iran’s Politics Under Scrutiny
Study Reveals State-Sanctioned Narratives Distort Public Sentiment
Listeners are directed to further reading, including Kadivar’s 2026 analysis of protest movements and Musawi Natanzi’s 2025 exploration of racialized exclusion in Iran.
Academic Collaboration Aims to Bridge Research and Public Understanding
As Iran continues to experience political and military turbulence, the insights shared in this episode offer a framework for understanding the country’s evolving dynamics.