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The Rise of Poverty in Iran

This series examines the acceleration of poverty in the Islamic Republic, the state's perception of the political and social impact of poverty and its response to dissent, and the economic challenges facing Iran’s next administration following the June 2021 presidential election.

Rising Crime and Insecurity in Iran

Rising Crime and Insecurity in Iran

Sara Bazoobandi
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Upcoming Election Offers Little Hope to a Dispirited Iranian Electorate
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Upcoming Election Offers Little Hope to a Dispirited Iranian Electorate

Sara Bazoobandi

The economic mismanagement and resistance to change over the past four decades by a succession of regimes has demoralized supporters of conservatives, reformists, and pragmatists alike.

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Deepening Poverty Threatens the Social Contract in Iran
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Deepening Poverty Threatens the Social Contract in Iran

Sara Bazoobandi

“Public welfare” and “social justice” have been key slogans of the Islamic Republic’s political narrative. However, sanctions, corruption, and inadequate government policies have accelerated the rate of poverty in Iran.

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Rather Than Addressing Poverty, Iran Cracks Down on Dissent
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Rather Than Addressing Poverty, Iran Cracks Down on Dissent

Sara Bazoobandi

The rise of economic hardships, widespread poverty, and increasing use of violence by the Islamic Republic are major grievances dominating state-citizen relations.

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Gulf Women Closing Ranks in Security and Diplomacy

Gulf Women Closing Ranks in Security and Diplomacy

Although the entry of women into the Gulf’s diplomatic and military ranks was slower than elsewhere, the region is in the midst of a sweeping transformation, largely due to top-down policies and social shifts.

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