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Reading Isaiah in Tehran — Just Published in Sapir
What does it mean to be chosen — not only by God or tradition, but also by regimes, by nations, or even by strangers?
Aug 16, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
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Coming Soon in Sapir: “Reading Isaiah in Tehran: Chosenness and Its Shadows.”
In early August, Sapir will publish a new essay of mine titled
Jul 11, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
Reflections on a Crisis: My Recent Writing and Commentary on the Israel–Iran Conflict
A collected portfolio of my recent essays, interviews, and commentary on Iran’s crisis—spanning geopolitics, regime fragility, and democratic…
Jul 11, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
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Iran’s Democratic Infrastructure Already Exists — My New Project Syndicate Piece
Iran Is More Prepared for Democracy Than Many Realize
Jul 7, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
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Quoted on Iran’s Crisis in Wyoming Star News
I wanted to share a new piece in Wyoming Star News where I’m quoted extensively on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the internal power…
Jul 2, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
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Talking Iran on Brazil’s Most-Watched Newscast (TV Globo)
Discussing Iran, Trump, and Regime Change
Jul 2, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
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My New Essay in The Atlantic: The Invisible City of Tehran
Today The Atlantic published my essay on Tehran, the city of my birth—and the place that has exiled me more than once.
Jun 27, 2025
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Kian Tajbakhsh
My New Essay in TNR: If the Islamic Republic Falls, Who Would Compete for Power in Iran?
New essay in The New Republic
Jun 25, 2025
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