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Ramin Jahanbegloo

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Jahanbegloo, author of over 20 books on Iranian current affairs and contributor to international publications, was arrested in April 2006 without charge; though unconfirmed claims say he threatened national security. He was released on bail in August 2006. He currently serves as Professor & Vice Dean and Executive Director of the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University and writes frequently for international outlets such as The Indian Express and The Hindu.