January 2015
Major Economic Corruption; Questioning the Foundations of Governance?
A letter from former Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi has revealed significant corruption in Iran's parliamentary elections, involving payments to numerous candidates. This has raised…
Hossein Raghfar: We Are Caught in a Complex Network of Corruption
Hossein Raghfar, an economist, highlighted the existence of financial resources to secure the economic and social rights of Iranians but criticized the government's failure to…
Secular Islam: The Antidote to Islamist Terrorism
The article argues that secularism is compatible with Islam and that the establishment of an Islamic government is unjustifiable. It critiques the interpretation of the…
Egypt's Supreme Court Acquits Hosni Mubarak of Corruption Charges
Egypt's Supreme Court acquitted former President Hosni Mubarak of corruption charges, ordering a retrial while leaving his custody status unclear. This ruling has sparked mixed…
Jahangir Gol: The Politicization of Religion is the Greatest Threat to Global Peace
Jahangir Gol discusses the dangers of religious fanaticism and its politicization, emphasizing that such trends threaten global peace. He reflects on recent violent events and…
Hassan Mansour: One Cannot Fight Monopoly with Speeches
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need to eliminate monopolies in the economy during a recent speech, suggesting that subsidies should be redirected from political…