Stanford's hub for the interdisciplinary study of modern Iran
Iran as a civilization is one of the oldest in the world. Modern Iran has been a pivotal force in shaping the crucial region of the Middle East. It is increasingly important for scholars, policy analysts, and decision-makers in every field to understand the intricacies of modern Iranian society, and the interplay between economics, religions, ideologies, and political cultures that together shape Iran’s character and behavior.
Upcoming Events
July
29
Date
Thu July 29th 2021, 10:00am - Fri July 30th 2021, 11:30am
Speaker: Sahand Abidi, Hamid Amjad, Jaleh Amouzegar, Bahram Beyzaie, Abbas Milani, Negar Mottahedeh, Amir Naderi, Amirhossein Siadat, Saeed Talajooy, Mandana Zandian
August
11
Date
Wed August 11th 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Speaker: Fereshteh Sadreorafaei
News & Announcements
Professor Bahram Beyzaie
Bahram Beyzaie is one of Iran’s most acclaimed filmmakers, playwrights, and scholars of the history of Iranian theater. Since he joined the Iranian Studies Program at Stanford, Professor Beyzaie has taught thousands of Stanford students through courses on Iranian cinema and theater;…
Recent Media
Audio
Speaker: Farzaneh Milani
Audio
Speaker: Mehdi Khorrami
Explore More Iranian Studies Initiatives
Initiatives bring together resources, scholars, and knowledge from across campus and around the world to further the study of Iran's past and future.
