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| An Islamic State | |
Far from presenting a unified whole, leaders of Islamic nations offer conflicting statements when asked about the relationship between democracy and Islamic rule. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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In 1997, Mohammed Khatami soundly defeated the establishment presidential candidate by campaigning on a platform of free speech and the rule of law. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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In their respective efforts to fashion a true Islamic identity, Islamic nations often adopt contradictory civil rights policies—all of which they justify as being consistent with Islam. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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| Foreign Affairs | |
In 1998, Australian reporter Mark Corcoran visited Iranian hostages being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan. • Play Video |
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Like most revolutionary states, Iran initially sought to transform the world in its own image. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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Once ostracized for its own extremism, today Iran fears Islamic fundamentalists, such as the Taliban in Afghanistan. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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| The International Economy | |
Iran imposes extraordinary taxes and bureaucratic hurdles on foreign investors—compounding the obstacles to foreign investment already inflicted by sanctions. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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In today's global economy, Iran must create a new context for participating in the world, while still preserving its strong national identity. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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| The Middle East | |
With their revenues dependent on highly-fluctuating oil prices, oil producing nations struggle to plan their annual finances. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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Iran views itself as a protector of Shi'a populations around the world, and in particular of the Shi'a Hezbollah in the south of Lebanon. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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In 1980, Iraq invaded Iran, launching a bloody eight-year war. Today, relations between the two nations remain hostile. • Play Audio Slide Show |
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| The Modern State | |
Iran is constantly pulled in opposite directions—i.e., between religion and nationalism, or populism and autocratism. In a way, this dialectic has led Iran to create a laboratory to test issues of Islam and governance. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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Soroush believes that the clergy should stay out of Islamic politics—restricting themselves instead to preaching and caring for their mosques and neighborhoods. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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| Conclusion | |
It is still far too early to understand the full impact of the Iranian revolution. Its effects continue to evolve and reverberate today. • Play Video • Read Transcript |
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| Bahrain | |
Amir Hamad | |
Department of Defense (R. D. Ward) |
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| Bahrain | |
Prime Minister Khalifa | |
Bahrainian Government |
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| Egypt | |
Prime Minister Obeid | |
Government of Egypt |
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| Egypt | |
President Mubarak | |
Department of Defense (R. D. Ward) |
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| Iran | |
Ayatollah Khameini | |
Courtesy Salamiran.org: SalamIran Web site is maintained by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ottawa to provide the public with authentic and credible information on Iran in the areas of culture, economy, politics, history, news, and art. |
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| Iran | |
President Khatami | |
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| Iraq | |
Saddam Hussein | |
Iraqi Government |
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| Israel | |
President Katsav | |
© Copyright 2002, The State of Israel |
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| Israel | |
Prime Minister Sharon | |
Department of Defense (R. D. Ward) |
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| Jordan | |
King Abdallah II | |
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| Jordan | |
Prime Minister Ragheb | |
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| Kuwait | |
Amir Jaber | |
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| Kuwait | |
Crown Prince Saad | |
Department of Defense (by Helene C. Stikkel) |
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| Lebanon | |
President Lahud | |
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| Lebanon | |
Prime Minister Hariri | |
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| Oman | |
Sultan and Prime Minister Qaboos | |
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| Pakistan | |
President Tarar | |
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| Pakistan | |
General Musharraf | |
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| Qatar | |
Amir Hamad | |
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| Qatar | |
Prime Minister Abdallah | |
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| Saudi Arabia | |
King Fahd | |
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| Syria | |
President al-Asad | |
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| Syria | |
Prime Minister Miru | |
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| Turkey | |
President Sezer | |
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| Turkey | |
Prime Minister Ecevit | |
The Republic of Turkey, Office of the Prime Ministry |
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| United Arab Emirates | |
President Sheikh Zayed | |
Department of Defense (Helene C. Stikkel) |
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| United Arab Emirates | |
Prime Minister Maktum | |
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| Yemen | |
President Ali Abdallah Salih | |
Department of Defense (Helene C. Stikkel) |
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