Author profile: Mazlum Özkan

Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Groningen, part of the SCOOP program and the Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology. His research focusses on Iranian social movements, and his broader interests include Middle East politics and the influence of great powers. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

National Honor and Religious Duty: Iran’s Strategic Evolution in Confronting Israel

Mazlum Özkan • Nov 10 2024 • Articles

Iran’s evolving military doctrine reflects not only a response to immediate threats, but also a longer-term vision to redefine power dynamics in a multipolar Middle East.

Equal Voices, Shared Futures: Reforming the UN at a Critical Crossroads

Mazlum Özkan • Oct 28 2024 • Articles

A system dominated by historically controversial powers is no longer capable of delivering the peace and security the world so desperately needs.

Opinion – The Role of Smart Power and Collective Action in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Mazlum Özkan • Oct 18 2024 • Articles

Through a strategic mix of hard and soft strategies, Muslim-majority nations have the potential to recalibrate both U.S. and Israeli policies.

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