ROOTS OF IRANIAN REVOLUTION at 1979 Nail KAYAPINAR The objective of this paper is realize the main reasons of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 and see what is changed by revolution. In 1979‚ a drastic change has been occurred in Iran. It was a revolution in the true sense of the concept for its lust for justice‚ liberty and equality. It was also a popular uprising against imperialism of which all revolutions had the same stand. But it has also many novelties not to the theory‚ but for the
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The Basseri of Iran: A Pastoral Society Kristin K. Lilienthal ANT 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Kimberly Long October‚ 8 2012 The Basseri of Iran The Basseri of Iran are tent dwelling and nomadic people. The Basseri live in the south of Iran‚ in the Fars Province. While the origin of the Basseri is unclear‚ it is believed that they are of Arab decent (Amanolahi‚ 2003). The Basseri have traditionally been pastoralist‚ herding both sheep and goats. This paper will explore
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Iran Cultural Issues and History Known as Persia until 1935‚ Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown. The main language spoken is Persian and the religion is Muslim. During 1980-1988‚ Iran fought a bloody‚ indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf. The UN Security Council has passed a number of resolutions calling for Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities and comply with its IAEA obligations
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I. Iran is the center of the world of international news right now with its oil sanctions‚ threats from Israel‚ threats of shutting down the Straight of Hormuz but above all else‚ its expanses in nuclear power. a. Iran’s nuclear program and nuclear weapons have grown exponentially since 2003 threatening Middle-Eastern countries and America. Iran has had a nuclear program since the 1950’s when the U.S. helped launch it as part of the Atoms For Peace program. But since then‚ the program has grown
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In 1985‚ President Ronald Regan and his administration began what is now known Iran-Contra Scandal. This scandal dealt with the United States selling weapons to Iran‚ via Israel‚ to attempt to help free Americans hostage held in Lebanon. They then used the money made from these sales to finance guerilla fighters in Nicaragua‚ who were fighting against their communist government. President Regan may have felt that he and his administration were doing the greater good in the fight against communism
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AP Comparative Government and Politics: Iran Outline -Iran has a theocracy: government ruled strictly by religion‚ and the second leads the country toward secularization: the belief that religion and government should be separated -Only theocracy pol system multi-faceted and cannot be boiled down simply to a monolithic representation of the Islamic world. Sovereignty‚ Authority‚ and Power -Iran’s greatest rival was ancient Greece‚ West vs. East -King Darius-authority was supported by a strong
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The Basseri of Iran: The Tent People Cissy Shea ANT101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Prof. Geoff Wood May 16 2011 The Basseri are pastoral nomads that live in Iran and migrate along steppes and mountains throughout the year. The groups they live in are typically divided by independent households referred to as tents. They have a very deliberate political structure and are well organized. Their leaders have to lead somewhat for the people because if the common Basseri do not agree
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The Impact of the Iran Hostage Crisis Your Name Your University Introduction to Humanities Instructor: Professor’s Name Date of Submission: The Impact of the Iran Hostage Crisis Genesis of the Crisis Before one examines the impact of the Iran hostage‚ it is prudent that one understands the genesis of the conflict. Iran had always viewed America has an ally; as Britain and German had colonized countries. America thus seemed neutral in the eyes of Iranians. The conflict
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Pak-Iran gas pipeline Pak-Iran gas pipeline project - which would essentially change the face of the ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan for the foreseeable future – seems to be ending in despair. Initially‚ the project too included India. However‚ India dropped out along the way since the negotiations commenced nearly two decades ago. Now‚ there are again reports doing round in media‚ reporting Indian Minister of External Affairs Salman Khurshid‚ that India might renter negotiations over the IP gas
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EXPLAINING THE IRAN – IRAQ WAR Hostilities and border clashes occurred between Iraqi and Iranian forces before the 22nd of September 1980;[1] however‚ this date marks the official start of an eight year war that has in many ways become the most destructive and the bloodiest conflict since World War Two.[2] On that date the Iraqi government initiated synchronised strikes against Iranian airfields located within the range of its bombers‚ while Iraqi ground forces advanced into the Iranian province
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