Arash Azizi

Arash Azizi is a writer, historian, and accomplished academic. As an author, Azizi has penned the books "The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the US and Iran's Global Ambitions" and "What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom." His contributions to academia are also noteworthy. He has shared his knowledge as a senior lecturer in political science and history at Clemson University, shaping the minds of future generations.

Azizi's expertise extends to film, with several of his book-length translations published in Iran and abroad. He has written and produced movies, including "Into Schrodinger's Box," which is available on Fandor via Amazon. His involvement in the film industry extends to serving on film festival juries in multiple countries.

His work has been featured in numerous prestigious outlets, including The Atlantic, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. His work extends beyond the written word; he has also co-hosted news shows for Iranian audiences and appeared on international networks such as BBC World and CNN. Azizi also holds board membership at the Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy, further solidifying his commitment to peaceful discourse and democratic principles.

He earned a PhD in history and Middle Eastern studies from New York University (NYU).