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Harvard Fellow Explores Religion's Role in Iran's Politics

7/10/2025

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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, a distinguished Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School and the Baker Institute, is also an Associate Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&M University’s Bush School. His impactful work, "Religious Statecraft: The Politics of Islam in Iran," delves into the intricate relationship between religion and politics in Iran, shedding light on a crucial aspect of its governance.

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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, a distinguished Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School and the Baker Institute, is also an Associate Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&M University’s Bush School. His impactful work, "Religious Statecraft: The Politics of Islam in Iran," delves into the intricate relationship between religion and politics in Iran, shedding light on a crucial aspect of its governance.