Opinions
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Why Terrorist Designation Works: Lessons from Other Regimes
In an increasingly interconnected world, terrorism is no longer confined to the shadows. From bombings and proxy wars to cyberattacks…
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Courage Behind Bars: Political Prisoners and Their Letters from Evin
In the heart of Tehran, hidden behind tall concrete walls and barbed wire, stands Evin Prison — a fortress of…
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How to Recognize and Report IRGC-Affiliated Companies Abroad: A Citizen’s Guide
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not just a military force—it’s a massive economic empire, with tentacles that reach…
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Youth vs. the Regime: Iran’s Student Movements Then and Now
From the iconic student uprisings of 1999 to the defiant chants of “Woman, Life, Freedom” echoing in 2022, Iran’s student…
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Justice for Mahsa: Women’s Leadership in the Anti-IRGC Movement
On September 16, 2022, the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini in the custody of Iran’s morality police became a spark…
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How the IRGC Uses Religion as a Weapon of Control
In a country as ancient and diverse as Iran, faith has long been a source of identity and community. But…
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From Tehran to Gaza: The IRGC’s Proxy Playbook Explained
For over four decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been at the center of Iran’s regional ambitions, using…
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Diaspora Diaries: Stories of Resistance Beyond Iran’s Borders
From Toronto to Berlin, Sydney to Stockholm, the Iranian diaspora is rising — not in exile, but in resistance. They…
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Why the IRGC Fears a Free Internet
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is one of the most powerful institutions in Iran. With billions in assets, foreign…
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Inside Iran’s Shadow Economy: How the IRGC Profits from Sanctions
In international politics, sanctions are often treated as the gold standard of nonviolent pressure. They are designed to weaken regimes,…
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