Special Issues

Regulation of artificial intelligence has become a critical policy issue as AI technologies rapidly transform governance, industry, and society. The growing deployment of AI in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, finance, and public administration has intensified the need for comprehensive legal frameworks to address accountability, transparency, data protection, and ethical risks. Legal and Ethical Challenges […]

The relationship between artificial intelligence and religious democracy is becoming increasingly significant as AI transforms political, economic, and social systems. Within Iran’s model of religious democracy—where Islamic principles are integrated with democratic participation—AI presents both major opportunities and complex governance risks. This study by the Parliamentary Research Center analyzes how artificial intelligence influences core values

The recent targeted unrest in Iran represents an organized and externally supported campaign that went beyond economic protests, aiming to undermine national security and political stability through new and more complex methods. How This Wave of Targeted Unrest in Iran Differs from Past Crises؟ Some of the differences between this wave of unrest and past

Prof. Dr. Hei Sing Tso President, Guiguzi Stratagem Learning, Hong Kong I Ching and Economic Reform in China: Ancient Wisdom Behind Modern Change I Ching and Economic Reform in China offers a unique perspective on how ancient Chinese philosophy influenced modern political and economic transformation. In traditional China, alongside Confucianism and Taoism, Legalism emerged as

A Review of Energy Optimization Tools in the European Union and Strategies to Strengthen Energy Efficiency in Iran Energy is one of the most important factors for economic and social development in today’s world, playing a vital role in industrial advancement, improving quality of life, and supporting national infrastructures. With population growth and the rapid

A review of the current status of the mining industry in the country and the design of a model for digital transformation and AI development in Iran’s mining sector In the modern era, digital transformation is recognized as a key driver of economic growth and industrial productivity. Artificial intelligence, as one of the most innovative

The electricity industry, as a vital lifeline of a country’s economic and social development, plays a key role in industrial progress and improving quality of life. The growing demand for electricity across various economic sectors—especially in industry—underscores the importance of ensuring a reliable and efficient power supply. Despite technical advances in electricity generation and transmission,

In today’s world, battles are increasingly fought in the human mind rather than on physical battlefields. Power lies in shaping narratives, influencing public perception, and redefining reality—a concept known as cognitive warfare. This form of warfare uses media, information, and communication technologies to manipulate beliefs, emotions, and decisions, targeting trust rather than physical assets. Mechanisms