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"The Karabakh War Diminished Iran’s Influence in the Region and Iranian Nationalism Domestically"

By Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, November 19, 2020

Arif Keskin

Arif Keskin emphasizes that the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war concluded in a way that was largely detrimental to Iran, which is why Iran is dissatisfied with the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to Voice of America, the political expert explains that the war not only reduced the Iranian state's influence in the region but also dealt a significant blow to Iranian nationalism domestically.

Arif Keskin: Maduniyet Journal Will Write About Those Condemned to Silence

By Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, January 18, 2019

The first issue of Maduniyet, a journal focusing on the socio-political issues of the Middle East and Iran, has recently been published in Ankara, Turkey.

In an interview with Voice of America, the journal’s editor-in-chief and Middle East expert, Arif Keskin, stated: "Maduniyet aims to highlight the stories of those who are silenced and whose experiences are deliberately overlooked in the Middle East and Iran." In Turkish, madun corresponds to the concept of the "subaltern," representing marginalized or oppressed groups excluded from dominant power structures.

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"The Karabakh War Diminished Iran’s Influence in the Region and Iranian Nationalism Domestically"

Arif Keskin: Maduniyet Journal Will Write About Those Condemned to Silence