Behrooz Parhami

Brief book review: Mosaddegh from his own words

I recommend that you stay away from this poorly written and disorganized book. >>>

From Iran to Hollwood: Book Review

An outsider’s view of domestic and émigré Iranian cinemas >>>

Book Review: Forugh Farrokhzad, Poet of Modern Iran

A synopsis of Forugh Farrokhzad's life and works in an English-language volume is a welcome addition to the literature on this iconic poet and women's rights pioneer. >>>

Souvenir of Ancient Norooz

Each year, for more than a decade, I have composed a cheerful or forward-looking poem to commemorate Norooz. Here is my poem for Norooz 1391>>>

Sexual segregation of higher education in Iran

Plans for segregating the sexes in Iranian universities will have far-reaching negative social and economic consequences. >>>

Iran, Norooz: A Poem

B. Parhami's Persian poem for Norooz 1390 (spring 2011). >>>

Shirin Ebadi Is Not the Enemy

Celebrating the International Women’s Day, 1911-2011 >>>

IRI Openly Admitting Using Hezbollah and Hamas as Agents in Proxy War

Hassan Abbasi, a political analyst and strategist closely linked to the Islamic regime in Iran, outlines IRI's defense strategy in aiding militant groups. >>>

Cyrus Cylinder Not a Charter of Human Rights

Scholarly accounts view the cylinder variously as a charter of reforms, “declaration of good kingship,” or a “building tablet” that commemorates the restoration of Babylon following Cyrus’s conquest. >>>

Yasmin Crowther's Saffron Kitchen

Story of Maryam, a first-generation Iranian immigrant to the UK, and Sara, the daughter born to Maryam and her British husband, Edward>>>

Sharif Univ. and Its Students Praised

"Sharif's reputation highlights how ... Iranian students are developing an international reputation as science superstars." >>>

Iranian Minister Criticizes Free Exchange of Technical Information

Professor Reza Mansouri, Iran’s Deputy Science Minister during 2001-05, has written a very thoughtful response (or, as we say in Persian, a “tooth-shattering” response)>>>

Mandela, on compassion, restraint, generosity

'We have to surprise [our former tormentors] … with compassion … with restraint and generosity...'>>>

Shahriar's Poem for Ferdowsi's Millenary

A patriotic poem by our beloved Azeri poet, Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar. >>>

Many beloved Persian sayings in a single poem by Nezami Ganjavi

Many beloved Persian sayings in a single poem by Nezami Ganjavi. >>>