JOURNAL ARTICLE

Support Iran's diaspora scholars.

  • Published In: Science, 2026, v. 392, n. 6793. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mohammadmoradi, Shayan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of political violence and repression in Iran on Iranian diaspora students and scholars, highlighting how fear and trauma extend beyond national borders to affect academic communities worldwide. It details the psychological effects experienced by these individuals, including anxiety, hypervigilance, and self-censorship, which undermine their well-being and academic performance. The article critiques current university responses as reactive and individualized, advocating for proactive, trauma-informed institutional policies such as structured outreach, academic flexibility, faculty training, and protections against transnational repression. It emphasizes that addressing political trauma is essential for safeguarding academic freedom, community safety, and responsible governance in higher education. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2026/04, Vol. 392, Issue 6793, p36
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.aeg3470
  • Accession Number:192726668
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