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Notes, observations, and analysis on protest, power, and political change across the globe, with a particular focus on the Global South, the Middle East, and Iran.

About Ali Kadivar

Political sociologist studying protest, revolution, and authoritarian politics, with a focus on Iran. Associate Professor at Boston College and 2025โ€“26 Fellow at Harvard Radcliffe. Writing on protest dynamics and political change.

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