Parties and Ethnicities in Iranian Politics from the Islamic Revolution to the 2017 Protests

Abstract

This research aims to study the evolution of the role of the Iranian Islamic political system in the conflict between conservative and reformist parties, as well as ethnic minorities. The Iranian political system is unique in nature, characterized by the presence of various factions and parties vying for power and influence. The developments witnessed by the Iranian political system over time, starting from the Islamic Revolution in 1979 until the present, will be analyzed. The focus will be on the major party conflicts among conservatives, reformists, and ethnic minorities, and the role of each group in shaping Iranian politics and determining the trajectory of the political system. Additionally, the role of ethnic minorities in the Iranian political system and their impact on party conflicts will be highlighted. The research will explore different nationalist tensions and demands and how they influence the political dynamics in Iran. Through the research findings, the major developments in the Iranian political system and their impact on party conflicts will be elucidated. Furthermore, the challenges and future opportunities that the Iranian political system may face in achieving stability and change will be discussed.