Benjamin Zand explores the foggy realm of Iran’s National Service and its effect on the people of Iran There is one question that plagues the minds of Iran’s population of male youths; Artesh or Pasdaran? Since conscription became mandatory in 1925 and the Islamic Revolution prevailed, National Service and its military organisations have been an [...]
BY BURCIN MERTCAN Napoleon once said: “If earth was a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Turkey is a spectacular country full of history, ancient monuments and natural wonders. Once home to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, Turkey is littered with wonderfully preserved ancient sites. The most beautiful landmark is the Blue Mosque. Founded [...]
On 25 March, the Edinburgh based writer, Prof Alexander McCall Smith, the author of over sixty books (including the the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Series, 44 Scotland Street series), stopped between his travels around the world to come and give a talk and do a Q/A session with the Year 2 and Year 3 students [...]
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