Post #154

🎥“No one wants to see bombs, but there was no other option.” We are publishing an excerpt from an interview with Hossein Kermani — a researcher in political communication and professor at the University of Vienna. In this video, Kermani reflects on the political crisis in Iran and explains why, in his view, many Iranians no longer believe that peaceful reforms are possible. According to him, Iranian society has spent years trying different paths to achieve change — from public protests and civic activism to participation in elections. However, the systematic suppression of even small demonstrations and the continued rejection of reform demands have led many people to feel that there are almost no alternatives left. Kermani also discusses the possible consequences of the current crisis and the chances for political change in the country. Hossein Kermani is a professor at the University of Vienna and a lecturer at the ICEUR School. He will also participate in the new ICEUR summer semester starting in late April.