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The Clerical Rift in Iran
Keyhan newspaper is a right wing publication, whose editor Ali Shariat Madari is a close advisor of the Supreme Leader. This week, Ayatollah Amoli lost his column at this all important paper, and the reason was not related to his writing skills.
The piece below explains more:
http://www.realclearworld.com/blog/2009/06/senior_clergy_loses_column_at.html
Faeze Rafsanjani’s Arrest and Ayatollah Khamenei’s Fears
Written on the Day of Faezeh Rafsanjanis arrest
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meir-javedanfar/faeze-rafsanjanis-arrest_b_218681.html
Iran: The Supreme Leader’s next move
Iran: The Supreme Leader’s next move
Taking into consideration the current events in Iran, what are Khamenei’s choices?
The interview hosted by ABC of Australia, together with Simon Tisdall of The Guardian, tries to look at his options.
To listen, click below
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/saturdayextra/stories/2009/2603323.htm
Khamenei’s Speech: Learning From the Shah?
What are the historic dimensions of Khamenei’s strategy?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meir-javedanfar/khameneis-speech-learning_b_218094.html
How Iran’s Clerics Can Undermine Ahmadinejad
As well as the reformists, Ahmadinejad has also raised the ire of some of Iran’s clergy.
The important question is: what can they do about Ahmadinejad? What power do they have?
The analysis below looks at their power and options:
To read, click below
Ahmadinejad’s Victory, Khamenei’s Motivations
Why did Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran allow Ahmadinejad to “win” with such a majority?
The piece below looks his short and long term motivations.
http://middleeastprogress.org/2009/06/iranian-elections-reflect-ambitions-of-the-supreme-leader/
Regional Ramifications of Current Events in Iran
The cur
rent events in Iran do not only impact domestic policy, they also have regional ramifications.
To read about them and the internal dynamics of current events, click below
http://www.realclearworld.com/blog/2009/06/world_record_iran_edition.html
The Iranian Elections: Politics of the Supreme Leader vs. The President
Summary of the recent panel which I took part in at The Washington Institute
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=3073
Full video
http://www.realclearworld.com/video/2009/06/10/rcw_iranian_elections_panel.html
A Silent Revolution in Iran
In Iran a silent revolution is taking place within the corridors of power.
http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2009/06/a_silent_revolution_in_iran.html