Symposium Announcement: Political Transformation Processes in Iran
12.01.2024 | 02:30 PM | entrance 02:00 PM| Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn | Hörsaal I
The TISHK Center for Kurdistan Studies and the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies are pleased to announce a symposium titled “Political Transformation Processes in Iran,” scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024, at University of Bonn (Lecture Hall I)| Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn.
Our symposium will feature distinguished scholars, including researchers from diverse fields such as sociology, Oriental studies, Islamic studies, political science, and international law. Their contributions aim to promote an interdisciplinary dialogue on the political transformation processes in Iran.
Language of the programme:
German and English
Doors open at 02:00 pm
Moderator: Mrs. Viyan Nesrat Alo
Opening (Time: 02:30 – 02:50 pm)
- Introduction by University Bonn/ IOA & TISHK Center for Kurdistan Studies
- Keynote Speaker:
The symposium will feature the following panels:
Panel I: Civil society and civil movements in Iran and in Post-Jina Kurdistan (Time: 02:50 – 04:00 pm):
- DR. BEHROOZ CHAMAN ARA | IISKS | Germany
- DR. HIWA ALIDOUST | Universität Hildesheim | Germany
- DR. ALLAN HASSANIYAN | University Exeter – IAIS | UK
The political landscape in Iran underwent significant changes following the targeted Jina Amini in September 2022. The spread of protests from Kurdistan marked a decisive turning point in the contemporary history of both Kurdistan and Iran. This initiative aims to explore the repercussions of these developments and assess whether the periphery, including Kurdistan, now forms the core of political developments in Iran.
Short break (Time: 04:00 – 04:20 pm)
Panel II: Political Islam and state terrorism under the IRI (Time: 04:20 – 05:10 pm):
- PD. DR. SAID SHAMS | Emeritus Prof. an der University Soran | KRG
- DR. ASSO HASSAN ZADEH| International law expert | France
While social movements within Iran’s civil society advocate for universal values such as democracy, human rights, and women’s rights, the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) concurrently promotes Islamism, particularly within Iran and the broader Middle East. Following a brief historical overview of Islamism, as a political ideology, in Iran and its regional expansion, the symposium will delve into the intricate relationship between Islamism in Iran and terrorist movements like Hamas. The discussion will explore the potential of the pro-democracy movement in Iran to mitigate terrorism in the region and foster peace in the Middle East.
Short break (Time: 05:10 – 05:30 pm)
Panel discussion: A panel discussion with all guests will follow at the end (Time: 05:30 – 07:00 pm)
