by Christian Emery | Apr 4, 2014 | Majalla Blogs
These are uncertain times for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Having been persuaded of Iran’s grave financial situation, he has begrudgingly accepted that revitalizing the economy is also a foreign-policy problem. Only by repairing Iran’s battered...
by Christian Emery | Feb 8, 2014 | Majalla Blogs
Over the years, Iran has maintained a consistent response to persistent criticisms of its human rights record. If a report condemning Iran’s woeful human rights record is issued by an NGO, such as Human Rights Watch or Amnesty International, a statement is issued...
by Christian Emery | Dec 16, 2013 | Majalla Blogs
This week saw further clashes between the two rival power centers vying for influence over Iranian foreign and domestic policy. In one corner stands a faction dedicated to rehabilitating Iran’s international standing, epitomized by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad...
by Christian Emery | Sep 1, 2013 | Majalla Blogs
In a week when a US-led coalition sprinted towards another ill-advised intervention in the Middle East, analysts have offered various perspectives on how Iran’s new government will react and what this means for the region. One of the main criticisms of Obama’s case...
