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Parvin Mahsati

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Parvin Mahsati (a pseudonym) was born in Iran and is now based in the West studying the humanities. Her family remain in Iran.

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The Architecture of Paternalism: Why the Diaspora is failing Iran

By Parvin Mahsati
 An Iranian woman studying abroad criticises those in the Diaspora urging more patience and diplomacy with the Islamic... Read more > March 2026

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