Arash Azizi is a historian of the 20th century social and political movements, with a particular interest in global socialism. Specializing in the Cold War era, his work highlights the crucial role of non-state actors such as leftist parties and trade unions in waging of this global contest. His first two books covered Iran's regional entanglements and its social movements. He is currently working on a new book project focused on the communist movement in the Middle East during the Cold War with particular attention to the working alliance between communist parties in Iran, Iraq and Israel/Palestine.

Books (Published)

The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran’s Global Ambitions. London: Oneworld, 2020.

Books (In Production or Under Contract)

What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom. London: Oneworld, 2024.

Journal Articles & Book Chapters (Published)

“Iranians and the Vietnam War: Cold Warrior Enmities or Anti-Colonial Solidarities?” In Iran and Global Decolonization. Edited by Firouzeh Kashani-Sabet and Rob Steele. London: Gingko library’s Iran Series, 2023.

Journal Articles & Book Chapters (Accepted or Submitted)

“Tehran, Cairo, Tel Aviv: Iranian Communist Perspectives on Israeli Independence and Anti-Imperialist Unity (1951-52).” Iranian Studies, under review.

“Rangoon Wasn’t Bandung: The Rise and Demise of the Asian Socialist Conference.” Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, R&R

Cold War history, Global history, Middle Eastern political organizations, transnational activism, Iran-Iraq relations

Senior Lecturer, Clemson University