CANADALAND There Are Hundreds of Thousands of Iranian-Canadians. How Are They Doing?
6 snips
Jun 23, 2025 Amir Attaran, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, and Kaveh Shahrooz, an Iranian-Canadian lawyer and human rights activist, share their profound insights on the impact of recent geopolitical crises on the Iranian-Canadian community. They discuss the emotional turmoil members face amidst conflict, the complexities surrounding military interventions, and the long-term potential for democratic change in Iran. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support for those directly affected by these events, encouraging a collective effort towards understanding and compassion.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Complex Iranian Diaspora Perspectives
- The Iranian diaspora largely opposes the regime but resents foreign military intervention.
- Military strikes risk reversing recent liberalizing progress in Iran and sparking chaos.
Israel's Strikes Aim at Chaos
- Claims of precise military strikes by Israel are exaggerated; civilian targets like Tehran police are hit.
- These attacks aim to sow chaos, which serves no one's long-term interest, including Israel's.
G7 Support Risks Long-Term Conflict
- Canada and the G7 uncritically back Israel's narrative, ignoring Iran's perspective.
- This bias risks paving the road to a prolonged and destabilizing regional war.