Toward the end of the classical period (referring to early modern Europe), a new form of political power, biopower, emerged that aimed to manage and promote life.
Amirsaman Solaymani Tapehsari articles
Amirsaman Solaymani Tapehsari is an MD who writes from Iran. He conducts research on medical politics and the intersection of political philosophy with health issues.
Pandemics and Politics: Iran’s Mahsa Amini Protests
The pandemic acted as an accelerating agent for the movement. Linking medicine with political movements can also help explain other uprisings in the Middle East.
Medical Students’ Suicide in Iran
The high rates of suicide attempts and ideation among medical students in Iran are deeply concerning, yet the causes are often inadequately explained.