Iran at a Crossroads? Mass Protest, Repression and Future Prospects

Event description

  • Academic events
  • Free
  • Open to the public

Join ASU’s School of Politics and Global Studies and the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict for a panel discussion examining recent protests in Iran, the government’s response, and potential paths forward. Panelists will explore the social, political and economic dynamics shaping the country today. A Q&A will follow the discussion, and refreshments will be served.

This event will also be live streamed through the Center's YouTube channel and on ASU Live.

Meet the Participants

Introductory Remarks:
Tracy Fessenden – Professor, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies 

Moderator:
Güneş Murat Tezcür – Director and Professor, School of Politics and Global Studies

Panelists: 

Shahla Talebi – Associate Head of Graduate Studies & Associate Professor, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

Ida Mansourian – Educational Consultant

Shirvin Zeinalzadeh – Graduate Teaching Associate, School of Politics and Global Studies

Event contact

Program Coordinator Carley Willis
Date

Tuesday, January 27, 2026



Time

3:00 pm4:30 pm (MST)


Location

West Hall Room 135

Cost

Free