Azadi: The Evolution of Freedom in Iran and Its Meaning for the Future
As Iran navigates an age of uncertainty, Azadi remains both a memory and a hope. Its meanings have shifted—but its power endures. By reimagining freedom not as a fixed ideal but as an evolving civic p...
6 Kesä 202519min
“Two Three Words” (Do Se Kalameh) By Aram Hessami
We’re proud to offer the audiobook version of Two Three Words (Do Se Kalameh | دو سه کلمه) completely free for personal and educational use.This audiobook is a gift from the author Aram Hessami and th...
4 Kesä 20251h 29min
From Fragmentation to Citizenship: The Evolution of Iran’s Civic, Political, and Economic Societies
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Iran’s civic, political, and economic societies through the lens of Iranian citizenry—a concept championed by Aram Hessami in his book Two Three W...
31 Touko 202520min
Paths of Progress: The Evolution of Transportation and Its Role in Iran’s Development
Explore how transportation has shaped Iran’s economic and social development in this episode of the Iran 1400 Podcast. From ancient caravan routes to modern railways and aviation, discover the key tra...
30 Touko 202513min
The Evolution and Future of Persian Exile Media
What role has Persian-language media in exile shaped Iranian public discourse over the past four decades? And what happens when these once-vital platforms face funding cuts, shifting audiences, and a ...
29 Touko 202514min
From Judgment to Justice: The Afterlife and Moral Imagination in Iranian Modernity
How has the idea of the afterlife shaped Iran’s moral and political imagination?This episode dives into the historical evolution of the afterlife in Iranian thought—from ancient Zoroastrian visions an...
24 Touko 202511min
The Evolution of Citizenship in Iran: From Civilizational Identity to Democratic Agency
Building on earlier publications by the Iran 1400 Project — including our coverage of Abbas Amanat’s insights into the dilemmas of modernity and Hessami’s reflections on civic agency — this essay offe...
21 Touko 202511min
Persian Gulf: A Name, A Nation, and the Evolution of Identity
This article examines how the name “Khalij-e Fars” has been preserved, politicized, and contested over time. Drawing on historical sources, state practices, and reactions from the Iranian diaspora, it...
12 Touko 202513min
