Majid Rafizadeh

Majid Rafizadeh

Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a business strategist and advisor, Harvard-educated scholar, political scientist, board member of Harvard International Review, and president of the International American Council on the Middle East. He has authored several books on US foreign policy and Islam. He can be reached at Dr.Rafizadeh@Post.Harvard.Edu Follow Majid Rafizadeh on Twitter

Articles

French Ban on Iranian Opposition Rally Reveals the Movement’s Remarkable Capacity to Organize
Iran

French Ban on Iranian Opposition Rally Reveals the Movement’s Remarkable Capacity to Organize

Jun 26, 2026
US-UAE Relations: Dubai Remains a Pillar of Stability in the Middle East
Artificial Intelligence

US-UAE Relations: Dubai Remains a Pillar of Stability in the Middle East

May 30, 2026
The Uncontainable Embers of Iran’s Uprising
Democrat Party

The Uncontainable Embers of Iran’s Uprising

Jan 9, 2026
Iran’s Fourth Uprising in Seven Years Shows a Resistance That Won’t Be Silenced
Iran

Iran’s Fourth Uprising in Seven Years Shows a Resistance That Won’t Be Silenced

Jan 3, 2026
Iran’s Dark Secrets Unveiled: Youth and Resistance Target UN Spotlight
Iran

Iran’s Dark Secrets Unveiled: Youth and Resistance Target UN Spotlight

Sep 21, 2025
Iran’s Deception on the Nuclear Issue and the Case for Snapback Sanctions
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Deception on the Nuclear Issue and the Case for Snapback Sanctions

Sep 19, 2025
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US Moving in the Right Direction on Iran Policy, but Still Too Wary of Regime Change
Iran

US Moving in the Right Direction on Iran Policy, but Still Too Wary of Regime Change

Mar 3, 2025
Iranian Democratic Activism Is on the Rise but Can Benefit From the West on Their Side
Iran

Iranian Democratic Activism Is on the Rise but Can Benefit From the West on Their Side

Feb 15, 2025
The Struggle for Justice in Iran
Iran

The Struggle for Justice in Iran

Nov 11, 2024
The US and Another Key Middle East Partner, the United Arab Emirates
Foreign Affairs

The US and Another Key Middle East Partner, the United Arab Emirates

Oct 2, 2024
Iran Threat on the Global Stage: Resistance, Elections, and the Western Dilemma
Iran

Iran Threat on the Global Stage: Resistance, Elections, and the Western Dilemma

Jul 21, 2024
The Importance of US-Iraq Relations
Foreign Affairs

The Importance of US-Iraq Relations

Apr 13, 2024
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Iranian Women Activists Keep Their Nation on Course Toward Freedom
Iran

Iranian Women Activists Keep Their Nation on Course Toward Freedom

Mar 18, 2024
The Iranian Regime Is Using Deceptive Tactics to Spread Disinformation
Iran

The Iranian Regime Is Using Deceptive Tactics to Spread Disinformation

Jan 15, 2024
The Iranian Regime's Must Be Held Accountable
Iran

The Iranian Regime's Must Be Held Accountable

Nov 24, 2023
Iran’s Hostage-Taking Should Be Confronted Directly
Iran

Iran’s Hostage-Taking Should Be Confronted Directly

Sep 25, 2023
Iranian Regime on Edge as Protest Anniversary Looms
Conservatism

Iranian Regime on Edge as Protest Anniversary Looms

Aug 31, 2023
The Perils of Western Appeasement in Iran
Conservatism

The Perils of Western Appeasement in Iran

Aug 5, 2023
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Fearing New Uprisings but Not the Western Response, Iran Steps Up Crackdowns
Iran

Fearing New Uprisings but Not the Western Response, Iran Steps Up Crackdowns

Jul 26, 2023
The Pendulum Shifts: Iranian Opposition Prevails over Western Concessions to Tehran
Iran

The Pendulum Shifts: Iranian Opposition Prevails over Western Concessions to Tehran

Jul 23, 2023
A Political Milestone in Paris: World Leaders Join Iranian Dissidents
Conservatism

A Political Milestone in Paris: World Leaders Join Iranian Dissidents

Jul 11, 2023
Confronting the Forces of Tyranny in Iran: A Call to Protect Democracy in Europe
Foreign Policy

Confronting the Forces of Tyranny in Iran: A Call to Protect Democracy in Europe

Jul 3, 2023
A Transformative Shift in the Western Approach to Iran Regime
Iran

A Transformative Shift in the Western Approach to Iran Regime

Jun 26, 2023
Iran's Uprising Is Far from Over
Conservatism

Iran's Uprising Is Far from Over

Jun 15, 2023
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Iran’s Future, Democracy and Representative Government
Columns

Iran’s Future, Democracy and Representative Government

Mar 23, 2023
Bipartisan House Resolution Rejects Monarchic, Religious Dictatorship, Endorses a Republic in Iran
Congress

Bipartisan House Resolution Rejects Monarchic, Religious Dictatorship, Endorses a Republic in Iran

Feb 15, 2023
The U.S. Should Prepare for Iran’s Next Revolution, as It Failed to Prepare for the Last One
Columns

The U.S. Should Prepare for Iran’s Next Revolution, as It Failed to Prepare for the Last One

Jan 30, 2023
The Iranian Regime’s Misinformation Campaign
Iran

The Iranian Regime’s Misinformation Campaign

Jan 2, 2023
As Tehran’s Crackdowns Fail, Regime Change in Iran Appears Increasingly Inevitable
Iran

As Tehran’s Crackdowns Fail, Regime Change in Iran Appears Increasingly Inevitable

Dec 24, 2022
Regime Change Is Always the Goal of Protests in Iran, and Soon It May Be the Outcome
Iran

Regime Change Is Always the Goal of Protests in Iran, and Soon It May Be the Outcome

Oct 17, 2022
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Iran’s Massive Nationwide Protests
Conservatism

Iran’s Massive Nationwide Protests

Sep 27, 2022
The UN Should Not Have Invited a 'Butcher' to Speak, but the US Can Fix Its Mistake
Foreign Policy

The UN Should Not Have Invited a 'Butcher' to Speak, but the US Can Fix Its Mistake

Sep 20, 2022
The Iranian Regime Fears the Opposition
Iran

The Iranian Regime Fears the Opposition

Sep 4, 2022
Resistance’s Advances on World Stage, at Home Terrifies Tehran Regime
Foreign Policy

Resistance’s Advances on World Stage, at Home Terrifies Tehran Regime

Jul 30, 2022
Iranians Increasingly Oppose the Theocratic Dictatorship
Conservatism

Iranians Increasingly Oppose the Theocratic Dictatorship

Jun 21, 2022
Persistent Iranian Protests Are a Warning to a Failing Regime
Iran

Persistent Iranian Protests Are a Warning to a Failing Regime

May 20, 2022
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Arrest of 'Mossad Agents' to Justify Tehran’s Anti-Semite, Anti-Western Strategies
Iran

Arrest of 'Mossad Agents' to Justify Tehran’s Anti-Semite, Anti-Western Strategies

Apr 25, 2022
Will Iranian Oil Extinguish the Fire in Ukraine?
Conservatism

Will Iranian Oil Extinguish the Fire in Ukraine?

Apr 16, 2022
After Bucha, the World Must Never Delay Justice for Crimes Against Humanity
Russia

After Bucha, the World Must Never Delay Justice for Crimes Against Humanity

Apr 9, 2022
Ukraine Crisis Underscores Need for Early Pressure on Rogue States, Including Iran
Ukraine

Ukraine Crisis Underscores Need for Early Pressure on Rogue States, Including Iran

Mar 17, 2022
To Counter Russian Aggression, Support Regime Change in Iran
biden administration

To Counter Russian Aggression, Support Regime Change in Iran

Feb 24, 2022
Despite Nuclear Crisis, Policy Focus Should Turn to Iran’s Other Malign Activities
biden administration

Despite Nuclear Crisis, Policy Focus Should Turn to Iran’s Other Malign Activities

Jan 27, 2022
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In Iran, a Burning Statue Reveals Opposition's Rapid Rise
Conservatism

In Iran, a Burning Statue Reveals Opposition's Rapid Rise

Jan 16, 2022
Iran Wants More Concessions Amidst Nuclear Threats, But Should Receive the Opposite
Conservatism

Iran Wants More Concessions Amidst Nuclear Threats, But Should Receive the Opposite

Dec 22, 2021
Hold the Iranian Regime Accountable for Its Crimes Against Humanity
Conservatism

Hold the Iranian Regime Accountable for Its Crimes Against Humanity

Nov 24, 2021
There Is an Alternative to the Status Quo in Iran Say VP Mike Pence
Conservatism

There Is an Alternative to the Status Quo in Iran Say VP Mike Pence

Oct 31, 2021
International Silence On the Iranian Regime's Massacre
Iran

International Silence On the Iranian Regime's Massacre

Oct 10, 2021
Despite Raisi’s Suppression, Iran’s Opposition Is on the Rise
biden administration

Despite Raisi’s Suppression, Iran’s Opposition Is on the Rise

Sep 13, 2021