The Evolution of Citizenship in Iran: From Civilizational Identity to Democratic Agency

21/05/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

Building on earlier publications by the Iran 1400 Project — including our coverage of Abbas Amanat’s insights into the dilemmas of modernity and Hessami’s reflections on civic agency — this essay offers a holistic view of how citizenship in Iran has evolved: from inherited cultural frameworks to modern legal definitions, and ultimately, to an emerging ethos of democratic responsibility.

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