About the Research Platform
The Research section highlights analytical, academic, and policy-oriented work related to Iran’s social, political, and technological landscape. It showcases independent studies, data analyses, and reports that inform the global conversation on freedom, innovation, and justice in Iran.
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 individual researchers, project teams, or working groups. Together, these efforts reflect the Network’s commitment to evidence-based inquiry, intellectual independence, and the advancement of knowledge in service of a free and democratic Iran.
Note: FISN research reports and papers may be used freely with proper referencing and credit to the authors and the Free Iran Scholars Network.
Submissions and Editorial Standards. We welcome all who share a commitment to democracy and human dignity. There are no strict limits on length or topic. We seek clear, well-written pieces that challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and strengthen the movement for freedom. Every submission is reviewed by our editors. We understand that some authors may have concerns about revealing their identity. For that reason, we also consider submissions published under pen names or with the author’s name withheld. All accepted work will be freely available online, open to everyone, as freedom should be.
Ashraf Zadshir, MD; Clinical Assistant Professor; Scholar and Researcher on HIV/Hepatitis; 2006 California Woman of the Year. 1. Introduction: The Clinical Method
Kazem Kazerounian, Ph.D., ProfessorHossein Saiedian, Ph.D., Professor We are dedicated to fostering informed, rigorous dialogue on the future of Iran. We hope
علم و سازمان برای تغییر خردمدار فرهنگ رجایی، فیزیکدان، مرکز ملی پژوهش علمی فرانسه پیشگفتار از رنه دکارت فیلسوف فرانسوی تا به
Farhang RadjaiPhysicist, French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) This article is base on the original version in Farsi. Preface From the
Ali Bagheri, Ph.D., Senior Research Engineer, Brussels, Belgium Abstract Iran faces one of the most severe water crises in the Middle East.
Khalil Khani, Ph.D.* Two major environmental hazards affecting the planet earth in the developing world including Iran in terms of nature and
An FISN Research Report by Dr. Khalil Khani, Professor Emeritus, Tehran University August 21, 2025 Iran, a nation historically admired for its ingenious
Iraj Abedini, Psychologist, SwedenBahram Mavadat*, Psychologist, Germany * Bahram Mavadat was the goalkeeper of the Iranian national football (soccer) team in the
Dr. Iraj Abedini, Psychologist, Sweden Introduction Execution, as the most severe form of criminal punishment, in Iran is not merely a judicial tool
Note: FISN research reports and papers may be used freely with proper referencing and credit to the authors and the Free Iran