A STEP Magazine Interview with Sherivan Barani Introduction: Who is Sherivan Barani, and how does she want to be known? My name is Sherivan Saeed Jirjees Barani, but most people call me “She” a nickname my mother gave me when I was a child. It’s more than just a name; it’s a...

Dr. Susan Amidi In a statement that sparked widespread controversy, Ali Larijani declared that possessing nuclear weapons would be “the only option” if his country were attacked. This statement falls within the framework of nuclear deterrence strategy, which aims to prevent any aggression by threatening the use of nuclear force.   Nuclear...