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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

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Weekly Risk Outlook

South African Minister presents budget. Fed delivers speech. Ireland holds general election. Iran holds parliamentary elections. Dems vote in South Carolina, the GOP in Nevada. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. South African

Middle East/North Africa Politics

Iran in 2016: Top 5 Risks and Landmarks

2015 saw dramatic changes in the formal relationship between Iran and the major world powers, yet the significance of signing the Nuclear Agreement (JCPOA) does not lie in the signing

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