Category: Research

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.

Please visit the submission guidelines page.