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![[Book talk] Righteous Politics: Power & Resilience in Iran](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mikolaj-dczpr09ctxy-unsplash.jpg?w=1024)
[Book talk] Righteous Politics: Power & Resilience in Iran
I discussed Mehran Kamrava’s latest book with the author himself. His work expertly dissects Iran’s institutional design. The exchange was a timely one considering the recent Assembly of Experts elections. Check out the recording for questions related to the book and beyond: You can also find my written review of his book here.
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![[Media comments] Amid the resignation of the Shtayyeh government, the road ahead for Palestinians remain challenging](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.png?w=1024)
[Media comments] Amid the resignation of the Shtayyeh government, the road ahead for Palestinians remain challenging
I spoke to the local Chinese media outlet, Lianhe Zaobao, about the resignation of Shttayyeh government, highlighting that the decision signifies a political calculation of the PA meeting the demands of various parties. But little will change when Mr Abbas remains the main figure of authority, with wide influence over the judiciary and prosecution system.
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![[Docuseries Feature] The Israel-Palestine Conflict](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-photo-19894426.jpeg?w=1024)
[Docuseries Feature] The Israel-Palestine Conflict
I was interviewed and featured in a docuseries released by Channel News Asia (CNA) on the Israel-Palestine conflict. I spoke to the producers about the origins of the conflict and the peace processes across the timeline. My parts appear in part 1 (Did 67 words spark the Israel-Palestine conflict?) and part 2 (Why is there
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