About this episode
The episode discusses the current state of Iranian resistance politics with insights from activist Zolal Habibi.
In this episode, “Iran : Roots of Resistance”, Asha Metcalfe and Astrid Healy Carrasco are joined by Iranian activist Zolal Habibi to discuss the current state of Iranian resistance politics and its generational heritage. Given current military and political developments, the episode starts with much-needed context from Zolal, but also with insights into the current Iranian resistance movement. She details exactly how it differs from previous waves of opposition. She develops her insights on the Iranian culture of resistance, with particular attention given to the women that give life to popular opposition. Looking to the future, Zolal argues against Western interventionism, including in potential support for a return to monarchy. Instead, she highlights the resistance’s 10 point roadmap for a democratic Iran. The Iranian revolution must be fashioned by and for Iranians and their freedom. For any comments or suggestions, please get in touch via thefeministfiles2025@gmail.com or on Instagram : @the_feminist_files_ Credits Hosted by Asha Metcalfe and Astrid Healy Carrasco Joined by Zolal Habibi Edited by Rowan Berkley Cover design by Madeleine Baber Music by…
People in this episode
Hosts: Asha Metcalfe, Astrid Healy Carrasco
Guest: Zolal Habibi
Topics covered
- Iranian resistance politics
- generational heritage
- women in opposition
- democratic Iran
- cultural resistance
Keywords
- Iran
- resistance
- politics
- women
- democracy
- opposition
- activism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Feminist Files
Places: Iran
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