Ramin Jahanbegloo

The writer is Noor-York Chair in Islamic Studies, York University, Toronto.

Trump and the Iran boomerang

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

New US sanctions can hurt Iran. But they also risk alienating young Iranians from America

The inevitability of MeToo

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

The global movement is the unfinished business of the 21st century

Iran on the edge

Mon, Sep 17, 2018

US sanctions have pushed the country’s economy to the brink.

Iran Besieged

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

US has eschewed diplomatic solutions. Sanctions could cripple Tehran

The West Asia Stalemate

Wed, Jun 06, 2018

On the Iran nuclear deal, players lack the moves to deal with a vexed issue

Breaking a big deal

Thu, May 10, 2018

After Trump walkout from Iran pact, all actors in the Middle East are left with shrinking choices

The deal breaker

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

President Trump seems set to end Iran nuclear deal. In Middle East, this is a poor time for tougher solutions

Victory For The Hawks

Fri, Mar 16, 2018

Trump’s sacking of Rex Tillerson portends further turmoil in US-Iran relations

Revolution is not here

Wed, Jan 03, 2018

The democratic future of Iran is still not in the hands of those who suffer for it on the streets.

In Good Faith: America’s Gandhi

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

In a world where no politician can be called a moral leader, we need to shine the light on the life and times of Martin Luther King Jr.

Talking With Tehran

Tue, Sep 12, 2017

Stability in West Asia calls for US to build pragmatic ties with Iran.

Burden Of The Past

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

Sectarian rivalries in the Middle East colour responses to terror attacks in Iran

The reformist landslide

Tue, May 23, 2017

By re-electing Hassan Rouhani, Iranians have chosen not just a president, but the way forward

Dissent and Trumpisation

Wed, Apr 05, 2017

With the rise of populist politicians, the need for rebels in ideas and action in the Socratic tradition is greater than ever

The spectre of war

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Trump’s policies will renew chances of a violent confrontation with Iran. This could strengthen hardliners and undercut moderates like Rouhani.

Without Rafsanjani

Tue, Feb 07, 2017

His sobering influence will be missed at a time when hawks hold sway in Iran and the country faces a hostile US.

Renewing the India-Iran relationship

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

India and Iran have had long and close cultural links, and their ancient and modern histories have been intertwined

The Problem With Revenge

Mon, Mar 28, 2016

To prevent another Brussels, the world must change its perception of Muslims.

A test for Iran’s future

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

An outcome of parliamentary polls will be the next Supreme Leader’s identity.

The Year Of The Vienna Deal

Mon, Dec 28, 2015

Iran may transform from an insular security state to a regional power.

Nov 16: Latest News

'Toxic' is Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year

Oxford Dictionaries said on its website Thursday that its research showed that this year more than ever, people have been using 'toxic' to describe a vast array of things, situations, concerns and events.

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