Posted on Wed, December 14, 2011 at 20:03 pm CET
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Iranian speculations on Egypt’s Islamists: Shi’ite-style revolutionaries or Turkish-style democrats?

There have been various speculations in Iranian press on the significance of the Islamists’ victory and the nature of the Islamist faction in Egypt… Continue reading

Topics: Arab Spring • Egyptian Revolution • Iran • Islamism • Maghreb • Salafism • Saudi Arabia • Shi'ism • Shia Islam • Sunni Islam 
Posted on Fri, March 5, 2010 at 21:00 pm CET
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Why the Islamic Republic of Iran has Survived

In the hectic months of 1979—before the Islamic Republic had been officially declared—many Iranians as well as foreigners, confidently predicted its imminent demise… Continue reading

Topics: English • Iran • Shi'ism 
Posted on Sun, January 3, 2010 at 21:06 pm CET
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The Riots of Ashura: Reformist Opposition continues in Iran

Iran’s ongoing political crisis, which began following the presidential elections, spread to the Shi’ite mourning rituals (Tasu’a and Ashura) marked early last week… Continue reading

Topics: Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center • Iran