The Eighth Majlis (Parliamentary) Election Where is Iran Headed?

Introduction The purpose of this study is to analyses the facts and circumstances that surround the upcoming Eighth Majlis elections in the Islamic Republic of Iran, scheduled to take place on the 14th March 2008. We endeavor to look at the different dimensions surrounding legislation, laws, the electoral process, candidacy, female participation and the internal…

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The War of Words and the National Intelligence Estimate Puzzle: A Wider Perspective on the US Confrontation with Iran

Abstract This study aims to assess the impact of the December 2007 National Intelligence Estimate on tensions between Iran and the United States. Taking the approach that publics diplomacy is being used as a political tool by the United States, Iran, and other concerned parties to the issue, we explore public diplomacy and strategy in…

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Democracy in Jordan 2007

The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted an opinion poll about democracy in Jordan during the period Nov. 29 – Dec. 4, 2007.  This is the 14th annual poll that the Center has executed as part of the study of democratic transformation in Jordan.  The size of the completed poll sample…

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