Hoodline previewed the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s annual archaeology conference in Nashville on Jan. 24, a free event showcasing Tennessee’s rich past. Presentations will cover underwater archaeology, drone remote sensing, local site research and historic discoveries like the 1921 Chattanooga Packet shipwreck. Attendees can meet archaeologists and learn first-hand about ongoing projects, including…
A make-or-break moment for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard | DW News
Germany’s DW News featured UTC political scientist Saeid Golkar as a guest analyst discussing escalating tensions surrounding protests in Iran. During the segment, Golkar offered expert insight into the regime’s response to unrest, the role of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and the broader implications of U.S. warnings against the execution of demonstrators. His commentary helped contextualize…
Iran protests – why this upheaval is fundamentally different from 1979
Asia Pacific Report featured UTC political science expert Saeid Golkar, who explained why Iran’s current nationwide protests differ fundamentally from the 1979 revolution. Golkar noted that while mass mobilization evokes historical parallels, today’s theocratic security state under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has a cohesive, ideologically committed coercive apparatus—unlike the fractured security forces of 1979—making revolutionary…
TDEC To Host Annual Archaeology Conference On Jan. 24
The Chattanoogan covered the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s annual “Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology” conference set for Jan. 24 at the State Library and Archives in Nashville. The free, public event features presentations on underwater archaeology, remote sensing, and historic sites. Highlights include the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s project documenting historic shipwrecks…
Iran’s Battered IRGC Faces Moment of Truth Amid Protests
In a Newsweek article, UTC political scientist Saeid Golkar provided expert insight on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid nationwide protests. Golkar explained that despite recent military losses and leadership changes, the IRGC and its Basij forces remain structurally intact and capable of suppressing dissent. His commentary emphasized the organization’s institutional depth and continued influence…