Soft Power
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Development
The Largest Funeral ceremony in History; Iran’s New Formation of Soft Power
DID Press: In a six-day period across five cities — Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad — the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, were held with the participation of tens of…
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Afghanistan
How a Leader Won Afghan Hearts
DID Press: A leader’s popularity among people beyond his country’s borders is not built through media campaigns, official statements or political slogans, but through years of decisions, conduct and positions during critical historical moments. From this perspective, the position of…
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Development
Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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