Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is the leading voice for secular democracy and human rights in Iran. As the eldest son of Iran’s last monarch, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, he was named Crown Prince in 1967. Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, he entered exile, dedicating the next four decades to advocating for the Iranian people’s right to self-determination and freedom. He holds a degree in political science from Williams College and is a former fighter pilot, trained by both the Iranian and United States Air Forces.
Operating from Washington, D.C., Crown Prince Pahlavi has spent decades briefing global policymakers, world leaders, and human rights organizations on Iranian affairs. He serves as a critical, unifying focal point for a diverse array of Iranian opposition movements, coalitions, and civil society groups worldwide.
Amidst ongoing global and regional shifts, Crown Prince Pahlavi has formally accepted a mandate from major Iranian democratic factions to guide the nation’s eventual transition away from the current clerical regime. His proposed vision centers on a peaceful, citizen-led transition toward a secular, parliamentary democracy where the future form of government will be determined by a free and fair national referendum. An internationally recognized speaker, author, and champion for global stability, his insights offer an unparalleled perspective on Middle Eastern geopolitics, international security, and democratic transitions
Concordia Announces the Inaugural Washington, D.C. Forum
On September 16, 2026, leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia will convene for the inaugural Concordia Washington, D.C. Forum, a new gathering built to explore the geopolitical, economic, and strategic developments shaping
