Iran

Raz Zimmt looks at the usage of social media by conservative, often pro-regime forces in Iran, despite their ostensible ideological opposition to such services.

Michael Schwartz examines the background and recent history of Sino-Iranian relations and explains how commercial and trade relations have changed between China and Iran since the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the phenomenon of social networks such as Telegram being used to organize social activities in public places among Iranian youth.

Raz Zimmt discusses the use of social media by the Iran regime to memorialize their fallen in Syria.

Dr. Miriam Nissimov analyzes the diplomatic efforts of Iran in Africa, both historical and contemporary. In Hebrew.

Raz Zimmt looks at the ways that Iranian social media has been used to promote road safety.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the social media campaign of former Iranian President Ahmadinejad as a possible precursor to an upcoming run for office.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the role of social media in the recent Iranian elections.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the disqualification of Hassan Khomeni from running for the Iranian Assembly of Experts, and how it was reflected on Iranian social media.