Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Glenn Greenwald on Iran Protests: Trump Tweets “Time for Change” While Backing Dictators Worldwide
Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Mass Demonstrations
Iran's Ruler Blames Unrest on 'Enemies' - BBC News
Nine people, including a child, died overnight in violence in central Iran, state media say. The protests are the largest since the disputed 2009 presidential election. "In recent days, enemies of Iran used different tools including cash, weapons, politics and intelligence services to create troubles for the Islamic Republic," Iran's supreme leader was quoted as saying in a post on his official website.
10 Minutes: The US Under Trump
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People Are Not Happy with Current Regime in Iran – Analysis
The protests began over the weak economy, but the demands have since widened, with chants heard against both the government and the supreme leader,
Ali Khamenei. Khamenei blames what he calls Iran's enemies for the trouble. Joining us to discuss this is Ali Fathollah-Nejed, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center and an associate at the Harvard Kennedy School's Iran Project.
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Iranian President Calls for Calm amid Deadly Protests
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Monday, January 01, 2018
Duty to Warn: Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess the “Dangerous Case” of President Trump
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Protests over Economic Situation in Iran | Inside Story
These protesters hoped the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015 would ease their financial struggles. Most international sanctions were lifted, but life for many Iranians has not improved. Government critics say the economic benefits of the deal haven't been passed on because of mismanagement and alleged corruption. They add that the budget announced this month cuts vital social welfare programmes, while giving more money to religious and revolutionary institutions.
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Ali Fathollah-Nejad –Brooking Doha center
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Inside Story: Why Are So Many Countries Expanding Their Presence in the Red Sea?
The list of countries already in the region or building bases there include: Saudi Arabia, China, Israel, United Arab Emirates and the US. The US and European Union maintain regular security patrols. But the Red Sea is also one of the world's busiest maritime gateways for transporting oil. So, why is there a sudden interest in the Red Sea region?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Metin Gurcan - Security Analyst and Columnist for Al Monitor; James Moran - Associate Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy; Mamoun Abu Nowar - Retired Jordanian Air Force General
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Donald Trump, the Decline of an Empire
The 7 Signs Of An Empire In Decline
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Saudi Arabia Kidnapping World Leaders Now
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Fishers of Men: Winning Converts to the Orthodox Faith
Joseph Stiglitz: Trump Has 'Fascist' Tendencies
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