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Social scientists comment on Iran's post-election conflict

Tom Asher, SSRC's program officer for Islam and Muslim in World Contexts, has invited several of the program's grantees and their associates to comment on the post-electoral situation in Iran.

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"On Miscalculating an Election," by Farideh Farhi

By Farideh Farhi

Several days after the June 12 election, Iran is still reeling in shock, anger, and turmoil with no end seemingly in sight. . . .
"An Insane and Most Modern Form of Revolt?" by Mark LeVine

By Mark LeVine

It was just one of thousands of photos circulating across the internet and adorning the home pages of major newspapers as they struggled to keep up with events in Iran. . . .
"An Artist as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran?" by Shiva Balaghi

By Shiva Balaghi

Something's happening here. In one of the largest street demonstrations in Tehran since the 1979 Revolution, thousands filled Vali Asr Street (formerly known as Pahlavi Street) on June 9, forming a human chain nearly 12 miles long and stopping traffic for nearly five hours. . . .
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Conflict in the street, Tehran

Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009