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Rafsanjani, the man who could save the Iranian revolution
According to a recent article in the Global Post: A pro-reform clerical group in Iran is calling on the country’s former moderate leaders to step up to the plate ahead of the country’s June...
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Why Khatami may be allowed to run – Iran 2013 Presidential Elections
I believe that the chances of Mohammad Khatami being allowed to run as a candidate are increasing. So much so that I would say it is now a viable possibility. But why would Khamenei allow him to run?...
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2013 Iran Elections – Exciting Times Ahead
Rafsanjani and Meshai had me on the edge of my seat today. Talk about marketing. These guys really know how to sell themselves. Waiting until the very last minute before registering really does grab...
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Iran 2013 Presidential Elections – Forget Rafsanjani and Meshai, Think Jalili
Forget Rafsanjani, forget Meshai. There is very little chance that either would be picked for the post of presidency. At best they’ll be qualified to run for the elections by the Guardian Council. But...
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Iran Elections 2013 – Is Ayatollah Khamenei in Charge?
Many of us in the Iran analysis world are still trying to work out why is it that Esfandiyar Rahim Meshai and Rafsanjani registered for the elections when we know that Iran’s most powerful man...
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Debate: Presidential elections in Iran: Crackdowns and power struggles
A fascinating discussion about Iran’s upcoming presidential elections, hosted by London’s Front line club. The panel: Mehri Honarbin-Holliday is senior research fellow at Canterbury Christ Church...
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Don’t bet on a Rafsanjani victory – Iran 2013 Presidential Elections
If you are a betting person, do not bet on a Rafsanjani victory. My article explains why http://www.thejc.com/comment-and-debate/analysis/107630/he-would-change-iran-don%E2%80%99t-hold-out-hope
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Ahmadinejad cancels his third trip – Iran 2013 presidential elections
Ahmadinejad has just cancelled his third trip in a week (2 domestic and 1 foreign). Something must be going on. In my opinion the most probable cause is lobbying. Its quite possible that he has...
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Iran Elections: Where an Old KIA Beats a Mercedes-Benz
Its official: Rafsanjani and Meshai are disqualified as candidates for the upcoming Iranian elections. From now until election day, the supreme leader could best be described as the head of a panel of...
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Panel Video:The Battle for the Presidency – #Iran 2013 presidential elections
Video of my recent panel participation at the Wilson Center discussing the upcoming elections in Iran, especially the disqualification of Rafsanjani and the challenges which the supreme leader faces....
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