Reza Pahlavi: An Alternative or an Obstacle to Change
Dr. Khalil Khani, Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources, Tehran University The situation in Iran is at a critical juncture. Popular discontent and resistance
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Amid ceasefire, struggle for Iranian freedom must accelerate
By: Jila Andalib, IT Specialist & Iran Political and Human Rights Analyst (Published in Hartford Courant) The bombs have stopped—for now. After
“No to Execution Tuesdays”: Iran’s Political Prisoners Resist a Regime of Repression
By: Jila Andalib, IT Specialist & Iran Political and Human Rights Analyst Every Tuesday, political prisoners across Iran go on hunger strike
Iran’s Brain Drain Crisis: A Strategic Failure Beyond Economics
By Professor Matthew Tasooji, CSUSM While Iran’s persistent economic turmoil, rooted in mismanagement, corruption, and systemic opacity, is well-documented, a less visible
Handshakes Aren’t Peace: Why Washington Must Hold Iran Accountable
By Professor Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut Opinion Editorial published in Hartford Courant The headlines are currently dominated by President Trump’s whirlwind
Iran: The Tide Turning for Regime Change?
By Dr. Majid Rafizadeh, Member of the Advisory Board of the Harvard International Review, Harvard University Since the end of 2017, there
Iran’s Power Crisis: A Failure of Governance, Not Resources
Prof. Matthew Tasooji, Professor, CSUSM, California. Though I now live in the United States, my connection to Iran remains deeply personal. Watching
FISN Congratulates Jafar Panahi on Cannes Victory and Honors His Stand for Freedom
The Free Iran Scholars Network (FISN) proudly congratulates Jafar Panahi on receiving the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for
Happy Nowrooz!
Dear Iranian Scholars, profesionals, Educators, and Students, As the beauty of spring unfolds, we celebrate Nowrooz—a time of renewal, hope, and resilience.
150 Years of the Iranian People’s Struggle for Freedom: Triumphs and Setbacks
The Iranian people’s fight for freedom, justice, and democracy has spanned over a century and a half, marked by revolutions, uprisings, and