By Imad Payande

A nation of networks: Iran’s NIN unmasked

TEHRAN - The Internet-based digital revolution is racing ahead like a runaway train, leaving policymakers in its dust or even less. In the fast lane, countries are struggling to keep up with the lightning-fast evolution of, now ubiquitous, AI-powered products. But one country, Iran, is stuck in neutral; its “National Network of Information” policy mired in misunderstanding and ambiguity. It's a tale of missed opportunities, as the government fails to catch the digital wave, instead finding itself swept away by the tide of technological advancements. Will the Iranian government be able to reverse gear and get back on track, or will it be forever left in the slow lane, watching as other countries zoom past, leaving it in their dust?