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I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, and came to the United States in 1976 to study psychology. Over time, America became my home, and I later became a U.S. citizen. My professional career has centered on clinical neuropsychology, particularly the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders and stroke. I also spent many years teaching and mentoring students in academic settings, including at Northeastern Ohio Medical University. In addition to my clinical work, I have been involved in research on neurological conditions, including hemianopsia, and have written articles and books on a variety of subjects. Growing up in the Middle East during a period of profound political and geopolitical change fostered an early interest in history, regional affairs, and international politics. As an undergraduate, I minored in Iranian history, and for decades I have maintained a strong personal interest in military affairs, strategic studies, and the psychology of political leadership. These interests have complemented my professional work and continue to inform my analysis of international conflicts. My interests have always extended beyond psychology. History, anthropology, politics, and culture have long fascinated me, and they continue to shape both my writing and my understanding of human behavior. Much of my work explores the intersection of psychology, leadership, history, military strategy, and international affairs. Today, I am semi-retired and devote much of my time to writing, reading, painting, producing educational podcasts, and playing the Tar, a traditional Persian instrument. Having lived under very different political and cultural systems, I have developed a deep appreciation for freedom of thought, critical inquiry, and open dialogue. While I do not follow a particular religion, I respect the important role that faith plays in the lives of many people. Above all, I remain curious about the human condition and committed to understanding the forces that shape individuals, societies, and history.

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Yemen: The Houthis' New Front, From Uploaded
(1 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Yemen: The Houthis' New Front Yemen's Houthis are turning Bab el-Mandeb into a second strategic pressure point as the war disrupts Hormuz. Their advance threatens Saudi Arabia's Red Sea escape route, global oil shipping, and U.S. interests while revealing the growing strategic importance of the Iran-Houthi alliance.
Trump's Dementia: The Failing Brakes, From Uploaded
(1 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Sunday, September 13, 2026
Trump's Dementia: The Failing Brakes Donald Trump's public behavior for evidence of cognitive decline, focusing on executive functions, memory, attention, language, judgment, and self-monitoring. He argues that these changes interact with longstanding narcissistic and hypomanic features, with anosognosia as a major concern.
The Pipeline That Became a Lifeline, From Uploaded
(2 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Pipeline That Became a Lifeline The Strait of Hormuz is no longer the only threat to world oil supplies. A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and Houthi advances toward Bab el-Mandeb are threatening the routes designed to bypass Hormuz. The result is already reaching Americans through higher gasoline and diesel prices.
The Oil Chokepoint Is Moving, From Uploaded
(1 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Oil Chokepoint Is Moving The war's energy crisis is expanding beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Houthi advances near Bab el-Mandeb now threaten the alternative routes designed to keep Gulf oil moving, exposing a new vulnerability in the global energy system.
Iran's Cluster Warheads: The Weapon That Keeps Getting Through, From Uploaded
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Iran's Cluster Warheads: The Weapon That Keeps Getting Through Iran's growing use of cluster-warhead ballistic missiles is changing the mathematics of missile defense. From Israel to the recent attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan, one missile that survives interception can disperse dozens of submunitions""turning one incoming target into many.
Iran Struck the Nerve Centers of American Power, From Uploaded
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Iran Struck the Nerve Centers of American Power American reporting and satellite imagery reveal extensive Iranian damage to U.S. military infrastructure across the Middle East, including radar, communications, air-defense systems, CIA facilities, and the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The evidence raises a fundamental question: how long can America sustain a war when its own regional nerve centers are under attack?
The Missile, the Carrier and the New Battle for Persian Gulf Oil, From Uploaded
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The Missile, the Carrier and the New Battle for Persian Gulf Oil The U.S. blockade is sharply restricting Iranian oil exports, but Iran's missile attacks and growing threats to Gulf shipping reveal a dangerous new phase. This article examines the carrier attack, missile technology, AIS-dark shipping, disputed oil-flow data, and the growing risks to global energy markets
CHINA WILL DEFY TRUMP, From Uploaded
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China Will Defy Trump""but It Will Not Save Iran China will defy U.S. sanctions on Iran, but that does not make Beijing Tehran's protector. The Bishkek summit exposed the limits of Iran's "Look East" strategy: China values Iranian oil and opposes American economic dominance, yet its larger interests require Gulf stability, secure energy flows, and strong ties with Iran's Arab neighbors.
BIG OIL CASHES IN, From Uploaded
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The Iran War's Other Winners: Big Oil Cashes In While Consumers Pay the Bill The Iran war has produced unexpected economic winners. As oil prices rise, refining margins expand and global energy markets are disrupted, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and TotalEnergies are earning extraordinary profits""while consumers, taxpayers and ordinary families absorb the mounting costs.
TRRUMP ECONOMIC D-DAY, From Uploaded
(2 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Monday, August 24, 2026
Trump's Economic D-Day Against Iran: More of the Same Trump's new "economic D-Day" against Iran sounds dramatic, but it is largely an intensified version of the old sanctions strategy. Its success ultimately depends on whether Washington can force China to stop buying Iranian oil""without triggering a much larger U.S.-China confrontation
Trump: A PRESIDENT LOSING CONTROL, From Uploaded
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Trump After the 2024 Election: A Neuropsychological Examination of a President Losing Control This article examines Donald Trump's behavior since the election from a neuropsychological perspective, focusing on increasing impulsivity, erratic decision-making, rambling speech, fixation on personal projects, admiration for authoritarian leaders, and shifting positions on war and Iran.
the Iran war, From Uploaded
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The Iran War: The Long Shadow of the 1953 CIA-MI6 Coup War Did Not Begin in 2026 This article traces the Iran War back to the struggle over Iranian oil, the 1953 MI6-CIA coup against Mohammad Mossadegh, the 1979 Revolution, decades of clerical repression, repeated popular uprisings, and the chain of consequences that ultimately led to the current war.
CASPIAN SEA, From Uploaded
(2 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Friday, August 7, 2026
The Caspian Sea: Historical and Strategic Significance Is Iran preparing to surrender historic rights in the Caspian Sea? This article examines the legal, historical, and geopolitical implications of the 2018 Caspian Sea Convention, the renewed push for parliamentary ratification, Russia's strategic interests, and the potential long-term consequences for Iran's sovereignty, national security, and energy resources.
TRUMP AND PETE HEGSETH'S IRAN WAR NARRATIVE, From Uploaded
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Trump and Pete Hegseth's Iran War Narrative: Separating Political Rhetoric from Battlefield Reality This article examines how public wartime narratives evolve as additional evidence becomes available. It compares official statements about the U.S.-Iran conflict with independent reporting, strategic analysis, and historical experience to explore the distinction between tactical military success and broader strategic outcomes in modern warfare.
REZA PAHLAVI, From Uploaded
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Reuters, Reza Pahlavi, and the Challenge of Democratic Legitimacy in Iran This article examines Reza Pahlavi's political standing through the lens of Reuters' investigative reporting and exclusive interview. It reviews his vision for Iran, the challenges to his leadership, and his ability to unite the fragmented opposition, offering a factual, evidence-based assessment based on publicly available information.
THE ENEMIES OF PEACE, From Uploaded
(1 comments) SHARE More Sharing        Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Enemies of Peace: How Domestic Politics in Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran Keep Wars Alive Why do wars persist even when military victory fails to achieve political success? This article argues that the greatest obstacles to peace are not individual leaders but the domestic political incentives that reward confrontation over compromise. Using political psychology, it examines the United States, Israel, and Iran to explain why modern conflicts become so difficult to end.
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The Psychology of Strategic Inconsistency: Why Military Success Cannot Substitute for Political Strategy Why do great military powers repeatedly win battles yet struggle to achieve lasting political success? Drawing on political psychology, Clausewitz, and historical examples from Vietnam to Iran, this article argues that military superiority cannot substitute for strategic clarity and that political judgment ultimately determines the outcome of war.
THE QURAN AND LOGIC OF ESCLATION, From Uploaded
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The Qur'an and the Logic of Escalation: Why the Iran War Refuses to End This article argues that the recurring U.S.-Iran conflict cannot be understood through military strategy alone. It examines how the Qur'anic principle of proportional retaliation, together with political psychology and strategic deterrence, may help explain why each round of military action generates another cycle of escalation instead of lasting peace.
Iran War Expansion, From Uploaded
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America's Expanding Air Campaign Over Iran: Why Ahvaz, Shiraz, and Bushehr Matter As the U.S.-Iran conflict enters a new phase, this article examines the strategic military significance of Ahvaz, Shiraz, and Bushehr. Combining current developments with historical context, it explains why these key garrisons have become major targets and what their fate could mean for the future of the war.
TRUMP'S ESCALATION STRATEGY How U.S.-Iran Confrontation Expanded Beyond the Battlefield, From Uploaded
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TRUMP'S ESCALATION STRATEGY How U.S.-Iran Confrontation Expanded Beyond the Battlefield Explanation of Content: This article examines the U.S.-Iran conflict as a multidimensional strategic struggle extending far beyond the battlefield. It analyzes the military, political, economic, cyber, diplomatic, and psychological dimensions of the war, arguing that its ultimate outcome will depend less on military victories than on strategic endurance and political adaptation.

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