Dr. Sofey Saidi is an accomplished scholar-practitioner in international relations, global governance, and conflict resolution. She earned her Ph.D. in International Relations in Geneva, Switzerland, where she also served as a member of the Globecraft Institute at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.
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By KENNETH BLACKWELL, Originally Published on Stars & Stripes, November 11, 2025 Kenneth Blackwell is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva. Iran stands at a historic crossroads. The gap between a crumbling theocracy and a defiant, freedom-seeking society
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Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy director, U.S. Office, National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Washington November 7, 2025 For nearly four decades, Iran’s political future has been framed in Washington as a choice between confrontation with the ruling theocracy or accommodation with it. Yet neither approach
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By Alireza Jafarzadeh, originally published on RealClear World Iran is in a strikingly similar position to the dictatorial Pahlavi regime right before it was deposed in 1979. The last U.S. Ambassador to Iran, William Sullivan, sent a now-famous telegram to the White House in late
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A Meeting of Minds: Science Without Borders Professor Morteza (Mory) Gharib is the Hans W. Liepmann Professor of Aeronautics and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He also serves as the Director of the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories (GALCIT) and the Director of the
Shaping Iran’s Future: The People’s Choice for Democracy Professor Hossein Sadeghpour Professor Hossein R. Sadeghpour is a leading theoretical physicist and Director of the Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (ITAMP), based at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. His work
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Panel Objective Iran’s new generation, from students and activists inside the country to young Iranians shaping policy and media abroad, is now the driving force of the struggle for freedom. This panel highlights how Gen-Z courage, digital organizing, and global advocacy are reshaping Iran’s political
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Panel Objective This panel explores how Iranian women have become central to the country’s democratic struggle. It examines the historical and structural forces, particularly since 1985, that enabled women to assume leadership roles within the organized resistance, and highlights how their sacrifice, resilience, and vision
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FREE IRAN CONVENTION 2025 The Path to A Democratic, Prosperous Republic in Iran Keynote Speaker Mrs. Maryam Rajavi President-elect of The National Council of Resistance of Iran The Free Iran Convention 2025 brought together Iranian scholars, activists, professionals, and community leaders to outline a clear
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Panel Objective This panel will explore Iran’s rapidly evolving political landscape and assess the most realistic pathway to democratic change. Panelists will examine various scenarios proposed for Iran’s future—from relying on so-called moderates within the regime, to external pressure, civil disobedience, or military intervention—to determine
Panel 3: Prospects for Change in Iran, the Plan for Transition Read More