Reposted by Roya IzadiGood Authority @goodauth.bsky.social · 08/08/2026What can history and political science tell us about the resilience of the Islamic Republic’s government and institutions? Here's why Washington keeps misreading Iran. goodauthority.org/news/why-was...goodauthority.orgWhy Washington keeps misreading IranWhat history and political science can tell us about the resilience of the Islamic Republic’s government and institutions. 172
Reposted by Roya IzadiSkip Mark @skipmark.bsky.social · 08/08/2026@royaizadi.bsky.social has a wonderful piece in @goodauth.bsky.social. A few takeaways 1/3 1.) pre war support for the government was higher than most people think (50%), while support for regime change was low (30%). The regime had a lot more support than media coverage would suggest.goodauthority.orgWhy Washington keeps misreading IranWhat history and political science can tell us about the resilience of the Islamic Republic’s government and institutions. 1135
Reposted by Roya IzadiGeneva @genevavalerie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026If you're teaching political behavior, race and politics, or criminal justice in the fall, this is for you! My latest for @goodauth.bsky.social synthesizing some of the excellent literature on how carceral contact influences politics 👇 goodauthority.org/news/good-to...goodauthority.orgGood to Know: How contact with the carceral state affects our politicsCan direct and indirect contact with police and immigration enforcement officials influence political participation? 0126
Roya Izadi @royaizadi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026In this @goodauth.bsky.social piece, I explain how sudden withdrawal of USAID has created a domino of economic militarization across Africa and beyond. This piece is part of a broader project with wonderful @katjakleinberg.bsky.social on the consequences of economic shocks and militarization. 0136
Roya Izadi @royaizadi.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Really excited to be part of this cohort and to write for Good Authority on civ-mil topics and Iran this year! 020
Reposted by Roya IzadiJohn Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Very excited to welcome these new fellows to @goodauth.bsky.social! goodauthority.org/news/new-voi...goodauthority.orgNew voices join Good Authority in 2026We welcome nine political scientists to our team of experts in our latest cohort of Good Authority fellows. 1238
Reposted by Roya IzadiLindsey Pruett @pruett.bsky.social · 10/10/2025In a new paper, @royaizadi.bsky.social and I show that military involvement in the economy lowers the risk of mutinies. Military businesses lead to rent-seeking among the rank-and-file, and soldiers are loathe to risk access to private goodies. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.... 151