Tag "Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani"
Middle East/North Africa
Politics
What can we expect from the elections in Iran?
On February 26th, Iran will be holding elections for both the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts. Elections to each of these bodies will be important for the
Middle East/North Africa
Politics
Elections for Iran’s Assembly of Experts
The debate over Velayat-e Faqih (guardianship of the jurisprudent) and proper government according to Shi’a Islam is being highlighted by current events in Iran and Iraq. The way things play
Middle East/North Africa
Politics
Iran’s Election Offers Glimmers of Hope
The recent presidential election in Iran has created a media storm and left analysts guessing what will come next. Iranians have chosen to replace outgoing president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with Hassan
