Category Archives: Iran
American Prestige Podcast: “Understanding Modern Iran”
A rich discussion about modern Iran, listen here.
Analysis on the Mahsa Amini Protests (SETA Foundation)
Below is my short analysis for SETA Foundation, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan think-tank based in Ankara, Turkey. Here is the link to the English as well the Turkey translation.
Håper USA holder ord
My quotes in the Norwegian daily, Klassekampen, on the potential American return to compliance of the Iran nuclear agreement:
Othering Iran and Iranians
I participated in a Twitter Spaces panel on “Othering Iran and Iran” that was covered in Iranian media. Listen to the English-language panel here, read the Persian-language article here.
Interview: “The Triumph of the Green Wave”
My interview with Roqe Media on “The Triumph of the Green Wave.”
New Books Network
New Books Network did an episode on my book. Listen here.
Panel on Iran at the University of Chicago’s Pearson Institute Global Forum
We “discussed the possibility of a new nuclear agreement with Iran, the impact of sanctions on Iran, and other topics on October 13, 2021 at The Pearson Global Forum.” Watch the entire panel discussion here.
Skal snakke igjen
Here’s my interview for a Norwegian article on Iran and the US-subverted nuclear deal (must know Norwegian to read).
Berkeley Lecture Series: “The Limits of Empowerment: Women, Gender, and Revolution in Iran’s Green Uprising”
My June 27th talk on book-related topic, “The Limits of Empowerment: Women, Gender, and Revolution in Iran’s Green Uprising.” Watch the recorded talk here.
Biden’s vowed US-Iran detente won’t come easy
My quotes at Asia Times: “’Iran is incredibly demonized in the US. Take the statement from Senator Susan Collins who initially thought the siege on the Capitol building was being orchestrated by the Iranians. She’s a prime example of how … Continue reading
Podcast on my book at the Iranian Studies Collective
Podcast on my book at the Iranian Studies Collective.
Biden Easing U.S. Role in Yemen War Raises Prospects of Iran Diplomacy
My quotes in Newsweek: “Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Pouya Alimagham, an author and Middle East historian, joined the global calls for action on Yemen. He argued that Washington should press Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to halt the conflict, regardless of the … Continue reading
Quick Thoughts: Pouya Alimagham on the Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
My “Quick Thoughts” for Jadaliyya on the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Excerpt: “…if the entire premise of the sanctions regime was to pressure Iran to renegotiate the JCPOA, and no negotiations are to be had now that Trump is on … Continue reading