Contemporary Perspectives on Iran | The Cairns Institute

Join Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert and Dr Rana Dadpour for a thought-provoking seminar exploring contemporary Iran, its political landscape, human rights and the experiences of its people. Drawing on her experience of wrongful imprisonment in Iran, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert discusses hostage diplomacy and its role in international relations. Dr Rana Dadpour shares her personal insights into life in Iran, women's rights, civil resistance and the role of the Iranian diaspora in advocating for freedom and change. Hosted by The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, with an introduction by Distinguished Professor Stewart Lockie. Recorded in Cairns on 16 July 2026. #TheCairnsInstitute #JCU #Iran #HumanRights