Dr. Firas Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ilyas, a faculty member of the International Relations Branch at our college, has published his research study titled: "Iran After 47 Years of Theocratic Governance: The Dilemma of Reproducing the State" The study was published in Araa Alyoum Magazine (Gulf Opinions), Issue No. (223). The study shed light on the Iranian experience, which is considered one of the most enduring and controversial political models in the contemporary Middle East. The regime has faced a long series of existential challenges, including regional wars, economic sanctions, international isolation, and widespread protests, as well as continuous regional and international pressures. [Read More]