19 / 10 / 2011
Is Iran immune from the Arab spring?
"Iran has so far remained relatively unaffected by the winds of change that have swept through the Middle East and North Africa. Yet, several conditions commonly claimed to precipitate democratic breakthroughs are present in Iran, including the level of internet activism, corruption and economic malaise. In all three areas, Iran’s situation makes it more likely to trigger public unrest than either Egypt’s or Tunisia’s. Iran’s opposition is far too divided and the country’s potential for democratic change may largely depend on ongoing regional developments." Read more
By Nazanine Metghalchi, Fride, 5 October 2011