Politics in the Rearview Mirror

From the Bazaar to the Barricades: What Makes the Current Protest in Iran Different


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This episode covers the ongoing mass protests in Iran, which started in December 2025 and spread to multiple cities in several provinces, involving an unusually wide range of social groups. Dr. Marzieh Kouhi-Esfahani, Assistant Professor in Politics and International Relations of the Middle East at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, discusses the causes of the current anti-government protests, the regime's reaction to date, how they relate to previous waves of protests, and what they might mean for the regime in Tehran.


To learn more about our guest and their research visit their website at https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/marzieh-kouhi-esfahani/


Music: The Good News by SHANTI from https://tunetank.com/track/263-the-good-news/

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Politics in the Rearview MirrorBy School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), Durham University