On December 15, 2023, the Iran 1400 Project spoke with Dr. Arash Azizi about his book What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom. Dr. Azizi discussed the inspiration for the book and what the Woman, Life, Freedom movement represents for Iran. He elaborated on potential shifts in Iran that could advance the movement’s objectives, stressing the crucial role of Iran’s environment in both the cause and the lives of its people. Additionally, he discussed potential pathways for the removal of the Islamic Republic’s government and explored the defining traits of a “revolutionary” movement. He ended by analyzing the Ra’isi administration and the insights it provides into Iran’s government.
Arash Azizi is a historian specializing in 20th-century social and political movements, with a particular interest in global socialism. He is a Senior Lecturer with a joint appointment in history and political science at Clemson University. He is also a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of "The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the US and Iran’s Global Ambitions" and "What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom."
