“But whether that changes the actual Western discourse around Iran is another matter. Every society or culture gets stereotyped in some way by others —
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Why did Saudi Arabia intervene in Yemen? -al Monitor
This article, written largely from a Saudi perspective, explains Riyadh’s intervention into Yemen as a defensive strategy intended to avoid chaos on its southern border.
First Christian football captain in Iran as Rouhani puts focus on minorities -Various
As in many parts of the Middle East, football (soccer in North America) is often a barometer of the larger political environment in Iran. Since
Saudi Arabia faces many threats, and Iran isn’t at the top of the list -Reuters
“Underlying all of this is how do we confront Iran’s interference in the affairs of the countries of the region,” the Saudi foreign minister, Adel
Kurdish-Shi’a Tensions in Iraq Amid the Struggle Against the Islamic State -Jamestown TM
“Although the conflict in Iraq is often portrayed as a conflict between Shi’as, Kurds and Sunnis, the above developments and dynamics show that there are
Will Ayatollah Khomeini’s grandson enter politics? -Al Monitor
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/05/hassan-khomeini-assembly-of-experts-elections-politics.html The endless maneuvering between Iran’s various factions is always fascinating. This article is doubly interesting though, because it highlights the complexities of institutionalizing charismatic
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