Mohammad Jafar Mahallati
A former Iranian official who portrayed himself as a peace advocate at Oberlin College.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 39min
The (Other) Scandal at Oberlin College
Roya Hakakian, an author and journalist, joins Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, a former Iranian official turned peace advocate, to discuss Mahallati's controversial time at Oberlin College. They delve into Mahallati's complex past and the students' unawareness of his role in a regime linked to human rights abuses. The conversation covers the intricacies of post-9/11 peace efforts, the haunting legacy of Iran's mass executions in 1988, and the ethical dilemmas facing academic institutions when vetting their faculty.
