Islamic Ambitions and Imperial Imaginations: The Iranian Revolution in the longue durée
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran, news has been flooding the public sphere every minute: confusing statements from politicians, contradictory assessments from commentators, and heated opinions on social media. In his analysis, Hamid R. Ekbia outlines areas of tension within the resistance and protest movements that cannot be reduced to a simple juxtaposition of left-wing opposition and pro-monarchist movements. Despite all the anger and grief, he recommends a moment of pause and distance to understand what motivates the brave people of Iran, why they are fighting, and what they have been fighting for so long.
Hamid R. Ekbia
Revolution, Reform, and Reversal: The Case of Iran
Despite brutal repression, protests in Iran continue. The ruling clergy can no longer rally the “masses” behind it, as it has done successfully time and again since the 18th century. But what are the prospects and dangers of the current revolution?