Iran at the Crossroads

Join Shokoofeh Azar, Kylie Moore-Gilbert and Omid Tofighian as they draw on their first-hand experiences to unpack the complexities of Iran’s politics, culture and people.

Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, life in Iran irrevocably changed. As conflict and regime instability continue to affect the lives of the Iranian people, this panel offers insight into understanding the events unfolding in Iran – from the volatile political situation and the diverse perspectives of the diasporic communities, to the struggles for freedom and justice emerging from within and beyond the country’s borders.

At this topical edition of The Fifth Estate, join author and journalist Shokoofeh Azar, who fled political persecution in Iran and found refuge in Australia; academic and Middle East expert Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who spent 804 days in a Tehran prison on charges of espionage; and philosopher and academic Omid Tofighian, renowned for his collaboration with Behrouz Boochani on No Friends But the Mountain. Together, these leading voices will deliver an illuminating conversation about the complexities and dangers of contemporary Iran, and share their unique perspectives on the country’s past, present and possible futures. With host Sally Warhaft.