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Abdollah Abdi: The Mysterious Journey of the Petrochemical Investor in Miankaleh from Rags to Riches – Part Two
Abdollah Abdi, who is a shareholder and shadow executive in Amirabad Mazandaran Petrochemical Industries, is directly and indirectly connected to various companies. These connections…
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Why Does the Former Minister of Intelligence Confess to Kidnapping Opponents and Threaten Iranians Abroad?
In a detailed interview conducted by the Islamic Republic’s official news agency (IRNA), Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi, the former Minister of Intelligence of the Islamic…
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On the Likelihood of a Full Scale Regional War: An Interview with Laleh Khalili
What is the endgame for these regional and global powers in the Middle East? Zamaneh posed this question to Laleh Khalili, a researcher in…
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Semi-Governmental Institutions and Companies in Iran: Addressing the Structural Issues of Transparency and Accountability – Part Two
In the previous article on this topic, we explained the roots and the significance of semi-state organizations in Iran and particularly foregrounded their links…
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Semi-Governmental Institutions and Companies in Iran: Addressing the Structural Issues of Transparency and Accountability – Part One
This article is written by the Transparency Lab Project. Introduction and Background In this article, we delve into the often-discussed but rarely fully explained…
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Three Years of Military Dictatorship in Myanmar
On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s Army (Tatmadaw) staged a successful coup which saw the arrest of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the…
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Skilled Workers Leave Iran Due to Wage Suppression
Skilled workers are unwilling to work due to low wages. The government has no intention of making wages realistic. The continuation of this situation…
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Chinese Roulette: Arab and Islamic Representatives in Beijing
Speaking to the media, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said “The message is clear: the war must stop immediately,…
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From Writing Slogans on Dorm Walls to a Prison Cell
Faizeh, a student who was arrested for writing slogans on walls during the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, is still grappling, after a year, with…
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On Anti-Forgetfulness and Anti-Oblivion Stones: An Interview with Nasser Abourahme
The following interview with Nasser Abourahme took place on 11 November 2023 and covers a range of issues related to the struggle for Palestinian…
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“You Can Never Exclude The Worst Outcome When The Worst Option Has Been Mentioned” – An Interview with Francesco Saverio Leopardi
The following interview with Francesco Saverio Leopardi took place on 27 October 2023 and covers a range of issues related to the ‘Question of…
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Unheard Voices: The Silent Struggles of Iran’s Refugee Families
Marzieh’s story is a painful tale shared by thousands of Iranian families whose spouses, children, siblings, or parents have embarked on migration in search…