PROJECTS

One of the main activities of the Network is for its members to propose and carry out expert projects, guided by academic freedom and within the framework of the Network’s  mission, vision, and agreed upon principles.   These projects are conducted by  Invividual researchers, project teamsor working groups.

Note: FISN research reports and papers may be used freely with proper referencing and credit to the authors and the Free Iran Scholars Network.

The Network regularly releases the outcomes of these projects:

DateTitle Author(s)
Giugno 29, 2025L’Iran travolto dalla crisi: Valutazione del potenziale di cambiamento e Terza Opzione
 Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad, autore, esperto accademico e dirigente della sicurezza informatica
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Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, professore e studioso di politica iraniana
June 29, 2025Iran Engulfed in Crisis:  Assessing the Potential for Change and the Third OptionDr. Ramesh Sepehrrad, Author, Scholar Practitioner, and Cybersecurity Executive
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Dr. Kazem Kazerounian, Professor and Scholar of Iranian Politics
June 28, 2025Crushed Minds, Broken System: Iran’s Mental Health Crisis Under the Islamic RepublicDr. Alborz Bahador, Clinical psychologist, Researcher and practitioner
June 26, 2025The Two Trillion Dollar Drain: Iran’s Military Spending Versus National Needs (1995–2024)Professor Matthew Tasooji, CSUSM
June 12, 2025The Andaryan Gold Mine: Environmental Devastation, Labor Exploitation, and Models for Democratic Mining Changes in IranDr. Reza Sami, Emeritus Professor, Petroleum Engineering Department, Colorado School of Mines
June 6, 2025Nationwide Uprising: Mapping Iran’s Year of Protest and Paths to Total Regime Change (March 21, 2024 – March 21, 2025By Free Iran Scholars Network (FISN) Research Team