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Azadeh Moaveni

Two women wearing black veils walk outside past a sign with Arabic text.

The women of ISIS are more than just brides

Iranian American journalist and writer Azadeh Moaveni spoke with Marco Werman about why the term “ISIS brides” is problematic and shares her perspective on the much bigger role that women have had in militant Islamic groups.

Mehdi Army fighters loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr march during a military-style training in the holy city of Najaf, June 16, 2014.

Are we using the word ‘jihadi’ correctly?

Conflict & Justice

Why Iran banned the mullet

Global Politics

Designer Makes Fashion Statement in Iran

Arts, Culture & Media

Great Books for The Holidays

Arts, Culture & Media
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The writing of ‘Death to the Dictator!’

Global Politics

‘Death to the Dictator!: A Young Man Casts a Vote in Iran’s 2009 Election and Pays a Devastating Price’ is an insider’s account of one voter’s experience in detention after the bloody protests that followed last summer’s presidential election in Iran.

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Inside Iran in a time of change

Arts, Culture & Media

As the Obama administration continues to carefully move toward new diplomatic relations with Iran, a book has just been released that gives new insight into life in Iran during the era of President Ahmadinejad. Guest: author Azadeh Moaveni.

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