Dr. Reza Parchizadeh

Dr. Reza Parchizadeh is a political theorist, security analyst and cultural expert. He holds a BA and an MA in English from University of Tehran and a PhD in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is focused on Security Studies, Foreign Policy and International Relations. Parchizadeh currently serves on the editorial board of the international news agency Al-Arabiya Farsi.

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Will Democracy Survive the Rise of China?

The US is becoming increasingly isolationist as it gradually withdraws from conflicts around the world. With the withdrawal of the US and decline of democratic ideals, China is swooping in to secure the role of global hegemon. Continue Reading

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Are the Pahlavists Following Moscow’s Lead in Washington?

The rise of the Islamic Republic followed the fall of the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Support for the revival of the Shah is growing in Iran and they’ve found an ally in Moscow. Washington financed the Shah the first time, and now the Pahlavists want a repeat of history. Instead, the West must heed the lessons of the past and push for democracy in Iran. Continue Reading

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