Policy & Prose

Our video blog with Azar Nafisi, the author of Reading Lolita in Tehran

On Vladimir Nabokov

Azar discusses why his works are important and influential on the Big Think

Beyond the Fog of War: Personal Stories of Conscience and Accountability from Iraq

A recording of an event that took place at SAIS on Nov. 19 with Leslie Cockburn and Kirk Johnson, moderated by Azar Nafisi

On Life in Iran

Azar discusses personal stories of life in Iran as a child

On Free Speech

On a panel with David Simon, E.L. Doctorow, and Masha Gessen, Azar discusses the impact of surveillance on freedom of expression. For more information, click here.

Introducing Malala Yousafzai

Azar introduces Malala Yousafzai before she receives Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award.

Breaking Down Stereotypes

This video is to show the world despite the negative press, stereotypes and discrimination we are burdened with we should respond with smiles and joy, not anger.