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Mohsen Moheimany is a PhD student in Political Science and International Relations at Dublin City University, Ireland. He earned an MA in Public Policy from Nottingham University, UK. His doctoral research focuses on public policy-making in Iran. Mohsen contributes to a number of Iranian and international newspapers and magazines, including Salim, Shargh, Ghanoon, and International Affairs.
Upgrading Civil Society in Iran: Dynamics of Adaptation
Since the end of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government in June 2013 and the election of the moderate Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s diplomatic activity has changed, specifically its engagement in nuclear talks. The possibility of an agreement reignited enthusiasm for and attention to Iran’s civil society, which played an important role in supporting a diplomatic solution to the nuclear dispute. While many lauded Minister of Foreign Affairs Javad Zarif as the champion of the diplomatic breakthrough, others interpreted the progress in the negotiations to be the result of effective collective efforts by pro-democracy activists.
