On the 25th March 2008, China welcomed Iran’s desire to strengthen cooperation in all spheres with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) following its official application in April 2007 to become a full member. With the SCO currently growing into strategic alliance between several of the worlds leading energy producers and two of its most hungry…
The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted a public opinion poll on the government of His Excellency Nader Al-Dhahabi 100 days after its formation between March 4, 2008 and March 10, 2008. The complete national sample included 959 respondents out of an original 1000, as 41 individuals refused to participate in…
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…