Spring '26 MEIS Talk Series: Dr. Reza Khanzadeh

Past Event

Middle East and Islamic Studies

Thursday, February 19, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Merten Hall, 1203

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On February 19, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. in Merten 1203, Dr. Reza Khanzadeh will deliver a talk titled “How to Make Sense of 17 Years of Protests in Iran (2009–2026)”.

He will explore key questions, including: What is really going on inside Iran with protests increasing in scale and brutality every year since 2009? What dynamic currently exists between the Islamic Republic and the people during these trying times? And how does this domestic tension affect the regime's regional policies vis-a-vis Israel and the Gulf states? 

If you plan to attend virtually, please RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Note: For security reasons, a GMU email address is required.

 

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