Search results
1 – 5 of 5
As women push the boundaries of the dress code, the government is adopting a two-pronged strategy. It is shifting responsibility for hijab (Islamic dress) compliance onto the…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276319
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), together with its Basij militia, has partly restored its reputation for effective action. At the same time, new local civil society…
Gendered online intimidation and violence in Iraq is often politically motivated, aimed at silencing dissenting voices and encouraging women to retreat from public life. State…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271629
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, the same digital technologies have provided illiberal governments with powerful means of controlling citizens and stifling dissent, making repression more pervasive and…
COVID-19-related closures are both changing trade patterns and putting new pressure on economic actors in Iran, including the state itself. The drug economy is an important source…