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Author Archives: iPouya
Interview on The Mike Ryan Show
On June 22, 2025, we had a far-ranging discussion that encompassed the Israeli imposed war on Iran and the unstated goal of collapsing Iran. See the interview here.
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Labor Forum Radio Interview
I had a fruitful discussion on Labor Forum 89.3 (Atlanta) on June 23, 2005 regarding modern Iranian history and the Israeli-imposed war on Iran. Access the audio file here.
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Campus Solidarity
I spoke on a panel at the Arab Organisation for Human Rights in UK on May 7.
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Ajam Podcast #42: “The 2009 Green Movement and Legacies of Protest in Modern Iran”
Dr. Belle Cheves interviewed me to discuss my book on the 15th anniversary of the Green Uprisings. Click here to listen.
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MIT Solidarity Encampent
I spoke with AlJazeera about the Scientists Against Genocide Encampment at MIT on May 1st.
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MIT Event on the Middle East Conflict
I was happy to participate in this event at my home institution on May 1st.
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Interview with BBC Persian
This 27-minute interview on Iran, revolutionary movements, US sanctions, and more was done in September, 2023, and was published in December, 2023. Watch here.
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Black Diplomats Podcast: “Liberating Iran featuring Pouya Alimagham”
Click here to access the podcast.
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France 24 Interview
I, along with 3 others, appeared on France 24’s “The Debate” to discuss the highly politicized trials of two journalists in Iran. Watch the full discussion here.
Assigned Reading for University of Cincinnati Course
I’m thrilled to learn that my book, Contesting the Iranian Revolution: The Green Uprisings, was assigned reading in a political science course at the University of Cincinnati.
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Podcast Interview: “Iran-Saudi Detente & Iran Protests”
My latest podcast interview at Latitude Adjustment on such topics as the Iran-Saudi detente and Iran protests.
University of Washington Book Talk
My next book talk will take place on April 18 at the University of Washington. Register here.
Review by Matthew K. Shannon
I’m grateful to Professor Shannon for his review of my book, Contesting the Iranian Revolution: The Green Uprisings.
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Book Talk at Georgetown University Qatar
It was my first time visiting a Persian Gulf country other than Iran.