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The Government of Iran
Recent elections have thrust the Iranian government into the international spotlight.
The Power of Neda: Media Revolution in Iran
How the video of Neda Agha Soltan's death marks a defining moment in the history of media. Has it changed the concept of Freedom to Publish in the digital age?
Iran's Continuing Nuclear Weapon Saga
World leaders condemned Iran's latest missile test linking it to the countries nuclear program, as Iranian leadership continues to deny any nuclear weapon ambitions.
Sunnis, Shiites, and Theocracy
Conflict between the Sunnis and Shiites in Iran has made its way into U.S. media. Yet the average American knows virtually nothing of the theocracy of Iran.
The Role of Twitter in the Iran Protests
The Iranian government attempted to block media access to protests after the disputed June election. Protesters are using Twitter to communicate with the world.
Public Relations Between the U.S. and Iran
With the election of Barack Obama, what's on the horizon for the U.S., Iran, and public relations?
Iran Public Relations Event Hosts the Nations
The Arman Public Relations Research Institute (APRRI) and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) held their fifth festival and fourth symposium in Tehran.
Obama and Iranian Cooperation in Afghanistan
Several strategies are offered to win the Afghan war, whether by sending more troops or withdrawing them. Either way, Iran's cooperation could to be the key to success.
Obama and Ahmadinejad's Re-Election Candidature
While there are forthcoming Iranian presidential elections in June, it is important that US President Obama engages Iran now instead of waiting for the results.
Iran Moves to Protect Sovereignty
IRGC top brass in the Middle East continue their contingency tests to counter a foreign attack against Iran's nuclear facilities and key infrastructure.
Reshaping U.S.-Iranian Relations
The foreign policy of the Obama Administration looks to make drastic changes to U.S.-Iranian relations in order to confront the reality of competing global superpowers.
Will Khatami Run Again?
Although not yet explicit, the former popular president of Iran shows signs of returning to campaign for the 2009 election.
Iran Joins the Nuclear World?
The Islamic Republic of Iran is edging closer than ever to realising its nuclear dreams, despite attempts by Iraq, the United States and Western Europe to prevent it.
Iran Preaches Defiance
Iran's defiance of the international community over its suspected nuclear weapons program is apparently worth continuing, at least in the eyes of the Iranian leadership.
Iran Tests Missiles
As Iran fire missiles into the sky, the rest of the world watches on as the Middle East edges closer to meltdown.
Iran Bans Barbie Dolls
The Iranian ban on barbie dolls represents another move by Iran to become less Westernized. The youth in Iran is unmoved, and dissent is growing within society.
The Iranian Revolution of 1979
The Shah of Iran wanted a 'modern', industrial nation, modeled on the US and Western Europe. Needless to say, he failed, but many of his opponents were also surprised.