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Iran may be preparing for post-Assad Syria
Statements from Iranian officials indicate that Iran may be preparing for a post-Assad Syria. Of course, the Iranian government sees the Assad regime as a major foreign policy asset in its regional soft-power network. The Iranian government is much stronger … Continue reading
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The Norwegian Killer is Not an Anomaly
Anders Behring Breivik is not a lone wolf, as the media is portraying him. He is part of a wider problem. An industry that existed since before 9/11 but has burgeoned since then has systematically dehumanized Muslims and demonized Islam. … Continue reading
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Egypt: Gene Sharp Taught Us How To Revolt!
Global Voices: Last February, Sheryl Stolberg of The New York Times wrote an article about the political science professor, Gene Sharp, whose ideas were credited by her as being an inspiration for the Egyptian revolution, as well as many other … Continue reading
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iPouya on Twitter
For those who would like more updates on the historic events unfolding in the Middle East/North Africa region, I’ve been updating my twitter account much more frequently. You can find it here.
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Libyan Rebels Plan Offensive Against Tripoli
NPR: Â Eastern Libya is now completely under the control of forces loyal to the rebellion against President Moammar Gadhafi. Libyan army troops that have defected to join the pro-democracy rebels are trying to organize an offensive against the regime, according … Continue reading
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Former Libyan envoy confirms Sadr’s killing
33 years after his disappearance, you can still see images of Imam Musa as-Sadr plastered on the walls of Shi’i areas of Lebanon. He was instrumental in affecting change for Lebanon’s Shi’i community. Long engulfed in poverty and dispossession, Imam … Continue reading
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In Bahrain, Protesters’ Calls for Unity Belie Divisions
NYT: Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Bahrain in the possibly biggest demonstration since unrest began last week. Demonstrators circled the Bahrain Mall and the financial district of Manama, the capital, in a march to the heart of … Continue reading
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Footage of Demonstrations in Libya
See the video here.
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Tunisia’s Nervous Neighbours
The Tunisian Revolution is the spark that may change the political landscape of the region, but because of that very possibility, Arab regimes, fearing the domino effect that their citizens will follow the example of their Tunisian brethren and topple … Continue reading
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Site: “Wtf has Sarah Palin done so far?”
This is actually pretty funny. Here’s the link to the site. The good thing about it is that all the quotes/jokes are sourced. By the way, I hope she runs and clinches the Republican nomination for president in 2012 because … Continue reading
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The Green Movement and the Working Class
Here’s an interesting interview at Tehran Bureau on the working class and the Green Movement: “The Green Movement cannot succeed unless it raises social justice demands, which include workers’ demands at the center. During the Khatami era, Reformists failed because … Continue reading
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Documentary: “For Neda”
This highly emotional HBO documentary on the death of Neda Agha Soltan is a must see.
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Fareed Zakaria on the possibility of regime change in Iran
This is one of the few times you’ll see me agree with Fareed Zakaria. Here he speaks about the possibility of regime change in Iran and sharply and convincingly criticizes McCain’s wishful thinking.
Green Movement: One Year On
My friends in Iran say that Iran was dead today and that nothing happened on the streets. Of course, they couldn’t be everywhere at all times. Here’s footage of a protest at Sharif University. Here’s footage of a protest at Tehran … Continue reading