“The October Revolution transcended Russia's borders. It became a beacon of hope for the oppressed and exploited across the world.”
Introduction: The Dawn of the 20^th Century and Russia's Socio-Economic Context
The course of world history turned in October 1917. That revolution was not merely a change of government—it altered the very direction of human civilization. Known to history as the Great October Socialist Revolution, it was the first time the working class seized state power, (…)

“For decades, the Islamic Republic positioned itself as the guardian of public morality, shaping every aspect of life through its religious laws. The state claimed to define the nation's identity, dictating how people should dress, behave, and even think. But beneath this rigid framework, something has been shifting, at first subtly, then unmistakably. Today, that shift is no longer deniable, not even by the regime itself.”
Life in Iran is not lived, it is performed. Every movement, every (…)

There's a kind of violence that doesn't wear a uniform, doesn't raise its voice, and doesn't need to spill blood to be effective. It speaks in well-published books, sits on academic panels, tweets in solidarity, and signs petitions. It insists on cultural understanding. It warns against Western arrogance. It tells you that criticizing a regime might play into the hands of imperialism. It smiles at you, calls you comrade, and tells you to be careful. It is what Pierre Bourdieu in another (…)