Understanding Zionism
Published by the Atlantic One summer in Brooklyn, a controversy broke out in my dog-park group chat. Dedicated to the upkeep of the park and welfare of our canines, our chat had never indulged in… Understanding Zionism
Why Iran Hit Australia
Published by the Atlantic Australia is not known for picking fights. It prioritizes trade and has diplomatic relations with almost every country in the world—even the reclusive North Korea. But on Tuesday, it did something… Why Iran Hit Australia
The Real Reason American Socialists Don’t Win
Published by the Atlantic If Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, wins this fall’s election, he will occupy the most powerful executive position of any American socialist. At the moment,… The Real Reason American Socialists Don’t Win
The Man Who Could Unite Iran’s Opposition
Published by the Atlantic A bright line runs through Iran’s domestic movement for democratic change: on one side, frank opponents of the regime, and on the other, proponents of incremental reform. One figure stands out for… The Man Who Could Unite Iran’s Opposition
The Islamic Republic Was Never Inevitable
Published by the Atlantic The Islamic Republic of Iran is a constant source of anguish for its own people, its neighbors, and the broader world. The government likely executes more people than any state except… The Islamic Republic Was Never Inevitable
Iran Has a Mass-Deportation Policy Too
Published by the Atlantic Last month’s war with Israel and the United States lasted only 12 days, but Iran is likely to feel its consequences for years. The country’s intelligence services failed to prevent Israel… Iran Has a Mass-Deportation Policy Too
Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left
Co-written with Alexis Grennel for the Atlantic An emphatic advocate of Palestinian rights has won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor by 12 points—a shocking margin that he owes, in part, to the… Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left
A Cease-Fire Without a Conclusion
Published by the Atlantic The U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites this past weekend don’t seem to have launched a new American forever war, as some critics feared they would. Instead, they may have helped… A Cease-Fire Without a Conclusion
‘Everybody Knows Khamenei’s Days Are Numbered’
Published by the Atlantic America’s Saturday-night attacks on Iran have amplified an ever more open debate in Tehran over the future of the country and whether Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should remain in power.… ‘Everybody Knows Khamenei’s Days Are Numbered’
‘This War Is Not Helping Us’
Published by the Atlantic Sepideh Qolian, a 30-year-old Iranian labor activist, spent two years in Tehran’s Evin Prison, where she wrote two books, one of them a celebrated prison memoir in the form of a… ‘This War Is Not Helping Us’