Britain and Iran: My Uncle Albion Jul 11, 2009
Iran s best-loved television serial, My Uncle Napoleon , pokes fun at a man who sees the stealthy hand of British imperialism behind every event in Iranian history. The title is now used by Iranians to laugh at people who cling to this illusion. (The Economist)
The question is: What will the world do to help Iranians? Jul 8, 2009
Iran s rulers would have the world believe that the protesters are a minority inspired by foreigners, but this denies a fundamental piece of Iranian history ... Iranian history is marked by a fitful struggle for freedom, individual liberties and political rights. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Iran angers EU with arrests at British Embassy Jun 30, 2009
"As one colleague said, the train has left the station, and I don't think even the leaders of the country know exactly where it is heading," said Ali Ansari, a professor of Iranian history at St. Andrews University in Scotland. This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spontaneity on stage Jun 26, 2009
We are witnessing a new chapter in Iranian history. Once the people hit the streets massively, it's only a matter of time for revolutionary change. (Albany Times Union)
Statistics wizard from Winchester makes a splash in Iran election Jun 25, 2009
Berman got his bachelor s degree from Bates College in Maine in 2008, studying there with Iranian history scholar Eric Hooglund. It was Hooglund, a longtime friend of Ansari, who recommended Berman for the St. Andrews program. (Boston Globe)
'Neda': Slain Iranian woman becomes symbol of protests Jun 24, 2009
highlights how the death of "Neda" may continue to reverberate due to Iranian history and Muslim traditions. Although it is not yet clear who shot "Neda" (a soldier. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Fight Rages Over Proper U.S. Tone On Iran Jun 24, 2009
Obama has condemned the violence as "unjust" and endorsed the "universal principle" of peaceful protest, an approach informed by a sense that America's troubled place in Iranian history would undermine the demonstrators by coloring their cause as a U.S. interest ... "Obama has condemned the violence as "unjust" and endorsed the "universal principle" of peaceful protest, an approach informed by a sense that America's troubled place in Iranian history would undermine the demonstrators by coloring... (CBS News -- US)
Persian Paranoia Jun 23, 2009
The best-known and best-selling satirical novel in the Persian language is , by Iraj Pezeshkzad, which describes the ridiculous and eventually hateful existence of a family member who subscribes to the "Brit Plot" theory of Iranian history. The novel was published in 1973 and later made into a fabulously popular Iranian TV series. (Slate)
Obama careful in approach to Iran Jun 22, 2009
"Based on my knowledge of Iranian history, the United States should not interfere publicly," he said. "President Obama is on the right track. He has written a very powerful narrative without cornering himself.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Young Iranians Express Hope, Fear Jun 17, 2009
" All three Iranians said they are tired of the Islamic republic s current regime, in particular its mismanagement of the government and the economy. But in an unprecedented move, Iran s 12-member Guardian Council announced it will review ballots in a partial recount after what is believed to be the largest voter turnout in Iranian history. Not all Iranians are optimistic that the outcome will be fair. "In these times, you can t trust anyone," Samereh said. FOX NEWS VIDEOSTOP VIDEOS World... (Fox News)
Apocalypse Not May 20, 2009
More importantly, when one looks systematically at recent Iranian history, as Trita Parsi has done in his essential Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the U.S., two things become clear. Iranian behavior toward the United States and Israel has been remarkably consistent, both before and after the Islamic Revolution. (The American Conservative)
Political setbacks suggest vulnerability of Iran president Mar 11, 2009
Analysts say the election will hinge on bread-and-butter economic issues and might be more hotly contested and unpredictable than any in Iranian history, in part because Ahmadinejad's populism has changed Iran's political landscape. "Ahmadinejad has normalized politics," said a Western diplomat in Tehran, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Boston Globe)
