Babek Chalabi

From Nuclear Talks to National Fault Lines: The South Azerbaijani Factor in Iran’s Future

As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks resume, deeper tremors stir within: South Azerbaijani Turks, long suppressed, could reshape Iran’s future. Internal borders may shift—quietly, dangerously, and with global consequences.

Iran’s Suppression of the South Azerbaijani Turkic: A Linguistic and Cultural Crisis

On February 21, the world observes International Mother Language Day, a global initiative established by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism. However, for...

Ethnic Tensions in Iran: Tractor as a Platform for Azerbaijani Turks

Iran, a country with remarkable ethnic and cultural diversity, is home to Persians, Azerbaijani Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Baluchs, and other groups. While this diversity...

The Unseen Threat: Exploring the Araz River’s Radioactive Contamination and Its Implications

The Araz River, alternately known as the Aras River, serves as the lifeblood of many communities along its banks. Winding its way through several...

The Urmia Lake Crisis: Environmental Degradation, Ethnic Tensions, and Water Politics in Iran

Urmia Lake, situated between the East and West Azerbaijan provinces of Iran, is in the throes of an unprecedented environmental crisis. Once the largest...

Discrimination Against South Azerbaijani Turkic People in Iran

The South Azerbaijani Turkic people are a significant ethnic group in Iran, with an estimated population of 25-30 million. They primarily reside in the...

Tehran’s Support for Armenian Nationalists: A Threat to Regional Peace

Tehran has become a hub for Armenian nationalists who have lost their political bases in Yerevan and Moscow. One of the key players in...

The US needs to Urge Peace Between Azerbaijan and Armenia for a Stable South Caucasus

The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh has been a long-standing issue in the South Caucasus region. The dispute dates back to the...

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