Examining the Perils of Artistic Expression in Authoritarian Regimes By Kasim Abdulkadir: This analysis dissects the historical, sociopolitical, and cultural factors at play, offering insights into the chilling effects on artistic expression and civil liberties. In a sobering reminder of the perils faced by dissenting voices in authoritarian regimes, the case of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi … Continue reading Silencing Dissent: The Case of Toomaj Salehi and Iran’s Crackdown on Protest