Iran: identity, institutions and democratic transition
Secular democracy, constitutional monarchy, national reconciliation, citizenship and the work of rebuilding institutions.
Mr Peyman Bakhshayesh · MD, PhD, MBA
Speaking, interviews
and thoughtful dialogue.
Iran. The Middle East. Political philosophy. Foreign affairs and international relationships.
I bring lived experience of Iran, years of civic writing and a professional approach to evidence and decision-making into lectures and private discussions. My aim is to connect history and political ideas with the practical questions facing people, institutions and societies.
Choose the conversation
Subjects for your audience
The Middle East and international relationships
Iran’s regional relationships, competing interests, diplomacy and the relationship between domestic politics and foreign affairs.
Political philosophy in the Middle East
Reason and belief, freedom of conscience, tradition and modernity, collective identity and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Leadership, evidence and civic dialogue
Decision-making under uncertainty, national emotions, the Iranian diaspora and constructive disagreement across political viewpoints.
Lectures and consultations are available in English or Persian. I speak in a personal capacity as a writer and civic commentator. Biography, public work and publications
Clear starting fees · GBP
Choose a format. Agree the brief.
These are my introductory rates. For events, the final quotation reflects preparation, audience, location and any recording or publication rights. Confirm the total fee, any applicable VAT, expenses and booking terms in writing before paying.
| Service | Duration | Fee | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory phone or Zoom callOne focused question, using the existing paid booking calendar. | 10 minutes | £100 | Book & pay |
| Private telephone or Zoom consultationA focused discussion of Iran, regional affairs or political philosophy. | 30 minutes | £150 | Enquire |
| Extended private consultationTime for context, alternative interpretations and questions. | 60 minutes | £250 | Enquire |
| Commercial recorded interview or podcastSubject, preparation and publication rights agreed beforehand. | Up to 30 minutes | From£150 | Enquire |
| Online lecture and Q&AA 45-minute talk and 15-minute discussion, with standard preparation. | 60 minutes | From£500 | Enquire |
| Educational or community lectureFor schools, universities and community organisations. Reduced quotations considered by agreement. | 60 minutes | From£350 | Enquire |
| Conference keynoteOne organiser briefing and standard preparation included; travel agreed separately. | 45-minute talk + 15-minute Q&A | From£1,250 | Enquire |
| Organisation or corporate briefingA tailored briefing and discussion for a defined audience and question. | 90 minutes | From£1,500 | Enquire |
| Half-day seminar or workshopStructured discussion, teaching and audience participation; programme agreed in advance. | Up to 3 hours | From£2,000 | Enquire |
Existing online booking & payment
A short call. A focused question.
Book a 10-minute introductory telephone or Zoom discussion for £100 through my existing Ortopeym booking calendar. Choose an available slot and complete the required payment. State “Iran and Middle East enquiry” as your topic. Times are shown by the booking service in your selected timezone.
Use these links only for the 10-minute service. Longer consultations, interviews and events are arranged separately below. Keep your booking confirmation; if you have already paid online, do not also pay by bank transfer.
Longer consultations and events
Agree your booking. Pay your invoice.
- Send your brief. Include the topic, date, format, audience, language and any recording plans. For a call, include your preferred duration and telephone or Zoom choice.
- Receive written agreement. Availability, total price, payment reference, cancellation/refund terms and any expenses are confirmed before payment.
- Pay the agreed amount. Use the Ortopeym Limited bank account shown here and the invoice reference supplied. Payment is checked before the booking is confirmed.
- Receive the final arrangements. Your confirmed time, telephone arrangements or private Zoom joining link are sent to you. A transfer alone does not reserve a date.
Published starting fee: £250. Use the final amount on your agreed invoice.
Before we confirm
Preparation and expenses
Lecture fees include standard preparation and one organiser briefing. Bespoke research, written reports, additional sessions, travel and accommodation are quoted separately and agreed in advance. International events and full-day programmes are by quotation.
Recording and publication
Tell me whether the event will be recorded, streamed or published. Recording, reuse, promotional clips and commercial distribution rights must be agreed in writing as part of the booking.
Cancellation and refunds
The cancellation and refund terms are supplied before you commit or pay. If I cancel and we do not agree a replacement date, the service fee is refunded. Your statutory rights are unaffected.
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