Teacher protests have spread across Iran in recent months, accounting for more than half of all demonstrations reported in the country. In this infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Dr. Ameneh Mehvar and ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller take a closer look at the surge in teacher mobilization.
Dr. Ameneh Mehvar
Ameneh Mehvar is a Middle East Regional Specialist at ACLED. She holds a PhD in International Relations and a master’s degree in Middle East and Central Asian Security from the University of St Andrews. She is a former ESRC postdoctoral fellow at the University of Birmingham, and has previously worked as a political risk consultant. Her research interests include security studies and the international politics of the Middle East. Ameneh is fluent in Persian, English and German, and has a working knowledge of Arabic.
Adam Miller
Adam Miller is a former Research Analyst at ACLED. He holds a BA in Political Science from Allegheny College and an MA in International Relations from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Adam's research focuses on the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations in civil wars, cooperative security organizations, and US foreign policy.