Protest, Repression, & Human Rights in Iran

Protest, Repression, & Human Rights in Iran: What the Current Uprisings Reveal About the Regime’s Future

Speaker: Saeid Golkar

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:30 PM
Location: Derthick 201

Overview
Iran’s current uprisings are not only episodes of mass protest. They also reveal how the Islamic Republic manages threats through repression, surveillance, and selective concessions. This talk examines what the current protest cycle shows about the regime’s coercive capacity, the evolving role of security institutions, and the human rights consequences of escalation. It also considers what these dynamics suggest about the regime’s durability, vulnerability, and likely trajectories.

Sponsored by: Department of Political Science and Public Service
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