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The US-Iran ‘meeting’ that never was
Please find Massoumeh’s article in the Guardian below. Read the full article with commentary HERE. The US-Iran ‘meeting’ that never was A manufactured encounter between the US and Iran overshadowed the real issues
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Video diplomacy with Tehran
Massoumeh’s recent commentary in the Guardian. See the original article HERE. Video
Living between the red lines
Living between the red lines By: Kasra Nuri To say or not to say; to write or not to write; to report or to archive; these are the two poles defined methodically by various media systems. They are created with great precision in line with characteristics of the society for which they were designed.
Internet as an Indispensable tool for women’s movement in Iran
Internet as an Indispensable tool for women’s movement in Iran By Shadi Sadr After a very brief background of female web sites and blogs in Iran, the paper will explain their functions in three continual historical periods: The first: Raising the awareness: In this period which started in 2001,
Life in Between the Red Lines
Life in Between the Red Lines Kasra Nouri, journalist Journalism is going through a phase of rational realism in Iran; by-passing the hardships and pleasant moments as well as comprehending the geographic coordinates and surrounding factors (the real position of journalist in Iran, social expectations
Can We See Iran through Iranian Films?
Can We See Iran through Iranian Films? Houshang Golmakani, film critique, Editor Film Magazine It is now over twenty years that Iranian films have made their presence felt powerfully in world cinema. However, this has been mainly in the international arena of film festivals and cultural centres. Less
Women Bloggers Promote women’s Viewpoint in Iran
Women Bloggers Promote women’s Viewpoint in Iran Mehdi Jami, journalist, Director Radio Zamaneh Iranian women are now far more involved with defining their social roles compared to the first decade of the Islamic revolution. However, none of the variety of roles women have found for themselves
Conditions for Independent Media in Iran
Conditions for Independent Media in Iran Akbar Montajabi, journalist Do we have any media we could call independent? This is probably the most vital question to be asked on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. A vital pre-condition is regarded as essential for any independent