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Born in 1948 in Iran, Abbas Djavadi studied linguistics and oriental studies in Austria, Turkey, and Germany (Ph.D.), taught in Cologne, worked during 1985-2019 at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as a journalist, service director, and regional manager. He has written several books and hundreds of articles in Persian, English, Turkish, and German on current affairs as well as the history and languages of Iran, Central Asia, and Turkey.
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“Turkey’s Kissinger”
During a recent televized discussion on foreign policy, six former Turkish foreign ministers recently rated Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s performance with eight out of a maximum of 10 points. The six included some harsh Social Democrat critics of the current… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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“Turkey’s Kissinger”
During a recent televized discussion on foreign policy, six former Turkish foreign ministers recently rated Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s performance with eight out of a maximum of 10 points. The six included some harsh Social Democrat critics of the current… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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What Was That Voice?
… و الیه راجعون Last Friday, our dear colleagues Amir Zamanifar and Rosa Ajiri were flown to Tehran (from there to Rasht) and Los Angeles, respectively, to be left to rest in peace. On September 29, they were killed in… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iran: The Media Can Make It
Speaking at a conference of Islamic countries› national radio and TV networks, Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad recently said that the media are the main tool Western powers use to overthrow other governments. «Nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons are just a… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Rosa and Amir
از خون جوانان وطن لاله دمیده They were young and vibrant. Optimistic and hopeful. Open and lovely. Smiling and fun. Hard working and helpful. Educated and dedicated — to their families, friends, their country and to freedom. In the morning… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iranians And Jerusalem
By Abbas Djavadi – This coming Friday, September 18, is the «Day of Jerusalem» in Iran. Ayatollah Rouhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in chorus with some other Islamic countries and organizations, declared the last Friday of… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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قدس به ما چه مربوط؟
(این مقاله در سپتامبر 2009 نوشته شده بود.) عباس جوادی – جمعه آینده در ایران «روز قدس» است. آیت الله روح الله خمینی بنیانگذار جمهوری اسلامی در همپائی با بعضی کشور ها و سازمانهای اسلامی آخرین روز ماه رمضان را به نشانه «حمایت از فلسطینی ها»… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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معذرت یا تاسف؟ ترکیه کله شق نیست
همه میگفتند نمیشود. اردوغان هرگز عذرخواهی نخواهد کرد – و واقعا هم اردوعان از آن تیپ آدم ها نیست که یه سادگی عذر خواهی کند. سازش با اسرائیل و روسیه؟ هرگز! اردوغان آدمی است اسلام گرا (راستی؟) با اسرائیل کنار بیاید؟… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iran’s Khamenei On Crash Course
For the past couple of months, we thought some kind of spring was coming to our beloved Iran. We deserved it, we thought, finally, after so many years of un-freedom, state-ideological one-way-turbo-course, and international isolation and humiliation. But after the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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An Electoral Coup in Iran
By Abbas Djavadi – It was a night of fundamental change of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was, however, not the change the overwhelming majority of the electorate indicated to be producing with their real votes yesterday, but a… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Ahmadinejad For Four More Years?
Abbas Djavadi – The uncertainty over whether or not conservative forces in Iran will throw their support behind incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s bid for a second presidential term is dissipating. On April 25, a coalition of 14 conservative and clerical parties… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Ahmadinejad — An Embarrassment for Iran
By Abbas Djavadi – In a first reaction to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s speech at the UN conference in Geneva, Ahmad Moussavi from Iran wrote on Radio Farda’s Facebook page: «I am ashamed as an Iranian. And I don’t know what… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Turkish-Armenian Thaw And Azerbaijan
President Obama’s recent visit to Turkey gave it a big boost. But a Turkish-Armenian rapprochement was in the works even before Obama was elected U.S. president. Now, Baku is upset that Ankara and Yerevan are about to make a deal sidelining… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Turkish-Armenian Thaw And Azerbaijan
By Abbas Djavadi – President Obama’s recent visit to Turkey gave it a big boost. But a Turkish-Armenian rapprochement was in the works even before Obama was elected U.S. president. Now, Baku is upset that Ankara and Yerevan are about to… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Ergenekon, AKP, And Turkey’s Local Elections
By Abbas Djavadi – On August 13, 1994, a helicopter landed in the Kurdish village of Kirkagac, near the town of Cizre in southeastern Turkey. Men in camouflage fatigues stormed houses and took away six men, leaving behind their wives,… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Landing In Jail for Treating Political Prisoners
By Abbas Djavadi – Dr. Hessam Firoozi (photo, left), a physician who has treated dozens of political prisoners in Iran including Akbar Ganji, Ahmad Batebi (photo, right), and dissident Ayatollah Borujerdi, was sentenced to one year in prison and sent… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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An EU-Turkish Initiative In The Middle East
By Abbas Djavadi – In the Middle East, Turkey could play a leading role in resolving political conflicts; boosting economic cooperation and investment within the region; and supporting political, economic, and social reforms. As the most democratic Muslim country in… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Roxana Saberi Still In Jail
By Abbas Djavadi – The Committe to Protect Journalists asked Iran to make public the charges against Roxana Saberi, an Iranian-American journalist who was arrested on January 31. Spokesmen of Iranian Foreign Ministry and Justice Authority had confirmed the arrest… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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“Free Womens’ Rights Activists!”
By Abbas Djavadi – A month ago, Aliyeh Eqdam-Doost was arrested in her native town of Fooman and transferred to the infamous prison of Evin in Tehran. Why? Because she attended a peaceful demonstration two years ago in Tehran of… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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In Today’s Iran, Anything Else Is “Blasphemy”
“By Abbas Djavadi – In Islamic law, there is a principle of respect for the human being and his or her life and property, irrespective of his or her religion, confession, race, and sex..” This is a quote from no… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iranian Writers Protest Repression
By Abbas Djavadi – The Iranian Writers› Association has issued a statement protesting repression and persecution against «different groups of the Iranian society» in the recent months. The report, dated February 23, notes that «in the last few months, along… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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World Concerned About Iranian Baha’i Leaders’ Fate
By Abbas Djavadi – In separate statements, German Chansellor Angela Merkel and European Union expressed deep concern about the fate of seven Baha’i leaders who were arrested months ago, facing charges of «acting against Iran’s national security» and «spying for… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Turkey: An Important Regional Player
By Abbas Djavadi – On February 16, U.S. President Barack Obama called his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to affirm the new U.S. administration’s support for Turkey’s «leading role» in the Middle East, Afghanistan,… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iranian Sufi Worship House Destroyed
By Abbas Djavadi – On February 18, Iranian authorities destroyed a house of worship of Gonabadi dervishes. The house was attached to the tomb of the mystic philosopher and poet Nasser Ali at the historical Takht-e Foulad cemetry near Isfahan. The… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Afghanistan: A Failed State, But Maybe Not Completely Hopeless
By Abbas Djavadi – At the recent Munich Security Conference, Afghan President Hamid Karzai demonstrated optimism about Afghanistan. Things are improving, he said, and the West should provide more support to crack down Al-Qa’eda and other terrorist groups. He categorically rejected the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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How the World May Look Like in 15 Years…
By Abbas Djavadi – The US will lose its single super power role, but remain the most powerful nation, though less dominant. A global multipolar system will emerge with the rise of China, India, and others. The power and influence of… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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They Could Be Executed Next Week
By Abbas Djavadi – Yesterday, deputy Tehran prosecutor Hassan Haddad was quoted by semi-official news agency Isna, saying that Iran’s seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders (see photo) will be going on trial next week on charges of «acting against the Islamic Republic»… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Ahmadinejad vs. Khatami
By Abbas Djavadi – With former President Mohammad Khatami running for presidency on June 12, Iranians will have the choice between him and the incumbent president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Do we really need to argue why Ahmadinejad’s reelection would be a… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Thirty Years of Islamic Revolution
I wrote this three years ago, on the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. I’d not say that much has changed in the last three years. Things have maybe gone even worse. By Abbas Djavadi – Iran’s Islamic Revolution didn’t… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Distributing Iran’s Oil Wealth?
By Abbas Djavadi – In 2005, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected Iran’s president on the promise to distribute the country’s oil wealth among the poor. After his election, he approved grants and subsidies, disregarded advice by state budget office, and ordered the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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“We Are Ashamed!”
By Abbas Djavadi – A group of Iranian writers, academics, artists, journalists, and activists from around the world signed an open letter to the Baha’i community, apologizing for the persecution of the Baha’i faithful in Iran in the last century and… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Turkey Doesn’t Deserve This
By Abbas Djavadi – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s fiery exchange with Israeli President Shimon Peres on January 29 at the World Economic Forum in Davos may earn him votes in Turkey’s next municipal elections in March this year… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Iraq, Turkey, Iran Vulnerable To Ethnic Conflict
Occasionally, I have heated discussions with my Turkish and Kurdish friends. Most of those from Iraq’s Kurdistan region, emboldened by the region’s semi-independence from Baghdad and its current relative stability, warn that it would declare independence if things fall apart… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Leave the Dead in Peace!
By Abbas Djavadi – South of Tehran, there is a cemetery called Khavaran with hundreds of individual and mass, unmarked graves. In the past, it was used as a graveyard for religious minorities such as Hindus, Christians, and recently Baha’is…. به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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“Banu, Our Lady…”
By Abbas Djavadi – Simin Behbahani, prominent Iranian poetess and women’s rights activist, received the «Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom» in Paris on January 21. The prize recognizes the work and actions of individuals who contribute to the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Specter of “Soft Overthrow”
By Abbas Djavadi – A specter is haunting the Islamic Republic of Iran — the specter of “soft overthrow.” A week ago Iranian authorities announced that four individuals were soon to face a court process for plotting a “US-backed soft… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Thank You, America!
By Abbas Djavadi – Could you imagine a Saudi Arabia where you have a parliament with elected representatives of the people elected by the people who select a government to run the country… with a king who just represents the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Past And Future And Our Region
By Abbas Djavadi – «The Gaza conflict is a fitting end to the Bush presidency,» said Francis Fukuyama, author of The End of History, to Financial Times. «Israel is applying the original Bush doctrine in Gaza, which says that politics… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Baha’is Persecuted in Iran
By Abbas Djavadi – This is actually «no news» for today’s Iran. Iranian human rights organizations report that last Wednesday security forces raided the homes of 10 Baha’i families in Tehran, confiscated religious books, documents, and computers; and arrested six… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Oriental Colors of Hypocricy And Double Standards
By Abbas Djavadi – Last Tuesday two men were stoned to death in Mashad in north-eastern Iran. They were accused of having sexual relationship with married women. Iran’s Justice Authority says stoning and lashing are in accordance with the Islamic… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Shirin Ebadi for President!
By Abbas Djavadi – Why Not? She is a citizen of the Islamic Republic of Iran, an accomplished Iranian lawyer. She has defended people regardless of their social class and wealth, loyalty to the government or political tendencies, their religion,… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Ashura: Back Then and Now
By Abbas Djavadi – Today is Ashura, the 10th day of the month Moharram of the Islamic calendar, the day of martyrdom of Imam Hossein, the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, in the year 61 of Hijra (AD 680). I grew up… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Nothing Simple About Disbanding Iranian Rebel Camp in Iraq
By Abbas Djavadi – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who has found himself sandwiched between the demands of an influential neighbor, Iran, and the presence of a large occupation force of mostly U.S. soldiers, assured Iranian leaders during a recent… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Armenia-Turkey: Do Killings Constitute A Genocide?
By Abbas Djavadi – Few in Turkey would deny that Armenians were killed in 1915 during the course of World War I. Opinions vary, however, on how the deportations and killings of Armenians came about; and whether the killings can… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Nowrooz Holiday Celebrates Life
(By Abbas Djavadi and Bruce Pannier) Nowrooz is the new year holiday in Iran, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of India and among the Kurds. The word itself literally means «new day» in Persian, and the festival marks the… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Russia Turns Up Pressure on Turkey
By Abbas Djavadi – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to arrive in Ankara on September 1, where bilateral discussions will focus on the presence in the Black Sea of U.S. warships transporting humanitarian aid to Georgia. The deputy… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Azerbaijan: Elections Make No Diffrence
By Abbas Djavadi – Some were hoping that, with these elections, Azerbaijani politics would open up. However, preliminary results show that nothing like that is expected any time soon. The majority of seats in the new legislature will go… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Germany’s ‘Green Obama’ Breaks New Ground For Minorities
By Abbas Djavadi – On November 15, Germany’s Green Party elected a new co-chairperson: Cem Ozdemir, a 42-year-old EU parliamentarian and the son of Turkish immigrants. The Green Party, formerly part of the coalition governments with the Social Democrats (SPD)… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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Turkish Troops In Northern Iraq? Yes, No, Perhaps
By Abbas Djavadi – Turkish central command denied reports on 22 March that more than 1,000 Turkish troops had entered northern Iraq. But Turkish officials appear determined to legitimize the presence of their troops in the region. In a… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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The Iraqi Equation — Did Ankara Miss The Train?
By Abbas Djavadi – The Turkish parliament’s approval yesterday of a motion to allow the U.S. military to use its airspace in the Iraq war — and to permit Turkish soldiers to enter northern Iraq — has not fully succeeded… به خواندن ادامه دهید ›
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