Touraj Atabaki
Author and professor
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View Timeline →Turkey, Three Months After the Failed Coup
Three months after the failed coup in Turkey, significant political and social changes have occurred, including mass arrests and a state of emergency extension. President…
The Army Came, Pishavari Fled, and Qazi Mohammad Was Executed
The Iranian army moved towards Tabriz to oversee elections, leading to the collapse of the Democratic Party in Azerbaijan. Jaafar Pishavari fled, and Qazi Mohammad…
Arming Supporters of the Party and Increasing Protests in Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijan Democratic Party was established under Stalin's orders, leading to armed supporters and increased protests in Iranian Azerbaijan. The Soviet Union played a crucial…
Pishevari Became Radical and Was Denied Entry to Parliament
Mir Jafar Pishevari, a radical figure in Iranian politics, was denied entry to the parliament despite winning a significant vote due to his communist background…
Young Pishavari; 'Social Democrat, Reformer, and Iran Lover'
The article discusses the life of Mirza Jafar Pishavari, a prominent figure in Iranian Azerbaijan's political history, particularly during the establishment of the Democratic Faction…
Bahrain from 'Fourteenth Province' to Accuser of the Iranian Government
The article discusses the historical context and factors surrounding Bahrain's separation from Iran, including British colonial influence and the evolving political landscape. Experts analyze the…
Mir Jafar Bagirov and the Claim of Leadership Over All of Azerbaijan
The article discusses the historical context of Mir Jafar Bagirov's claim to leadership over Azerbaijan during the Soviet occupation of Iran in World War II.…
The Sickle and Hammer Came and the Independence of 'Azerbaijan' Disappeared
The article discusses the historical context of Azerbaijan's independence and its subsequent loss under Soviet control after the Bolshevik Revolution. It highlights the suppression of…
Those Who Stayed on One Side of the Aras, Those Who Stayed on the Other Side
The article discusses the 70th anniversary of the short-lived National Government of Azerbaijan in Iran, exploring its historical significance and the contrasting narratives surrounding it.…