I doubt that people’s attention to popular culture leads to fascism. The use of art for propaganda has an expiration date, of which there are many incidents.
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In this edition of The Writer’s Block we talk to Iranian novelist Yaghoub Yadali about his newly translated novel Rituals of Restlessness.
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“Now, what happens when writers and directors copy a show from a country that is called ‘the great Satan?'” Yaghoub Yadali highlights blatant similarities that exist between an Iranian series and a popular American one and uses this case study as a window into deep-seated issues in Iranian television.
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Writer-in-residence, Yaghoub Yadali, explores the potential outcomes of a long-term agreement made between Iran and America in light of the rise of ISIS.
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Is this Footloose? Yaghoub Yadali discusses the viral topic and recent arrests of six Iranian students who recorded themselves dancing to the Pharrell William’s song “Happy”.
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Columnist Yaghoub Yadali elaborates upon the surprising survey results released by the Anti-Defamation League that detail the prevalence of anti-semitism in nations around the world, including Iran.
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Sampsonia Way columnist Yaghoub Yadali writes about “coupling jihad” or “sexual jihad” and the potential proliferation of this dangerous trend, which stems from an extremist order.
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