Culture Beyond Country: Strategies of Inclusion in the Global Iranian Diaspora

Offers an in-depth exploration of the Iranian diaspora and the negotiation of belonging

With an estimated 5 to 8 million people spread across the globe, the Iranian diaspora has become a visible and dynamic cultural presence—especially in North America and Europe. Faced with shallow or distorted portrayals, diasporic Iranians have responded to persistent misrepresentations and marginalization by turning to culture as a deliberate strategy of inclusion. Reshaping how their stories are told, c...