Development vs. regulation: Digital policy in presidential debates

Reza Ahmadi Fesharaki, the director of the GPTT Digital Governance Department examined the discussions of Iranian presidential candidates in a note published in Farhikhtegan newspaper on June 24. He stressed that almost none of the candidates, except in a Read more

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“The next president should avoid ‘fantasizing’ in foreign policy,” says GPTT researchers

In a note published in Farhikhtegan newspaper on June 23, Ali Salehian and Mojtaba Hossein Fahraji, GPTT senior researchers discussed the requirements of the next Iranian president’s foreign policy. According to them, countries usually have constant principles in foreign Read more

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The risk of economic “over-promising” in presidential debates

Reza Yaghboubi, GPTT senior economic researcher evaluated the performance of Iranian presidential candidates in their first debate in a note published on Tasnim news website on June 20. According to him, the debate could not convince the audience in Read more

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An inevitable presidential and parliamentary electoral coincidence: Policy and political implications

In a note published on the Jaryan-e No analytical news website, Mohammad Hassan Emaee, GPTT senior researcher examined the implications of the Iranian presidential and parliamentary elections coincidence. He mentioned that in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Read more

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The “double-edged sword”: Discussing foreign policy in presidential election

foreign policy in presidential election Ali Salehian and Mojtaba Hosseini Fahraji, GPTT senior researchers published a note in Agah newspaper on June 9, in which they examined discussing foreign policy issues in presidential election debates. According to them, the Read more

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Improving presidential candidacy’s approval process

In a note published on June 5, Dr. Morteza Zamanian, GPTT’s senior advisor elaborated on a suggested reform for the process of qualification of Iranian presidential candidates. He explained that the Guardian Council, which is responsible for the qualification, Read more

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The “great test” of convergence and efficiency

Hadiseh Rabiee, the director of GPTT Political and Parliamentary Studies evaluated the initial performance of the new term of the Iranian Parliament in a note published on June 1.

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President Raisi’s public funeral and the “hidden social capital”

In a note published on the Khabaronline national news website on June 1, Mohammad Reza Dadgostar, GPTT senior researcher discussed how President Raisi’s death affected the Iranian social capital. According to him, in the social arena, regardless of Read more

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Ethical politics and risk-averse policy-making: The governance legacy of the late President Raisi

In a note published on IRNA national news website, Dr. Seyed Emamian, GPTT cofounder discussed the legacy of the late President Raisi from a governance point of view. He stated that in its practical sense, politics begins with alienating Read more

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Iran After President Raisi: Does Stability in Politics Mean Continuity of Policies?

In a note published in India’s ThePrint on May 22, Shayan Afrasiabi, GPTT senior researcher discussed the future of Iran after President Raisi’s loss. According to him, the secret behind the stability and durability of the Islamic Republic of Read more

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