Iran Country Research Report Executive Summary The Islamic Republic of Iran is a constitutional‚ theocratic republic in which Shia Muslim clergy and political leaders vetted by the clergy dominate the key power structures. Government legitimacy is based on the twin pillars of popular sovereignty--albeit restricted--and the rule of the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution. The current supreme leader‚ Ayatollah Ali Khamenei‚ was chosen by a directly elected body of religious leaders‚ the
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PEST Analysis On Iran Telecommunication Industry Mona Yoosefi Siavash Farahbakhsh Seyedeh Sara Mohammadi Omid Maghazei Fariba Tavakoli Parisa Bakhtiari May 2012 Professor A.Rangone (787193) (786283) (787582) (786142) (787217) (787226) Business Strategy GDP(Purchasing Power Parity) (Billion$) GDP Current Prices ($ Billion) 1000 500 450 900 400 800 350 700 300 600 250 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0
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important state in overlooking international issues. One of the major issues present in international politics is Iran’s uranium enrichment program in which its focus is to develop nuclear weapons. We formally ended civil relations with Iran in 2002 when we declared Iran as an axis of evil‚ along with Iraq and North Korea.1 Although relations have been severed‚ there exist many approaches in which we the United States can attempt to resolve or at the least improve the situation. Based on extensive research
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Absolutism is defined as being the acceptance of‚ or belief in absolute principles in political‚ philosophical‚ ethical‚ or theological matters. It can also be seen as a form of government in which the ruler at that time controls every aspect of politics and military in that country. During the 16th and 17th century absolutism was the reigning form of government. This could be seen mainly in France‚ Isfahan‚ and China. The Palace of Versailles in Paris France is one of the most well-known examples
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Iran Nuclear Conflict The world was shocked to hear in 2002 that Iran was under the stage of activating nuclear weapons after Iranian dissidents publicized the existence of secret nuclear facilities. This grew fear in other countries for the unknown reasons of what Iran would do with this recently found power‚ and how this could sprout out into the other countries. This could lead to a conflict‚ from a country that has never been in favor of USA. Since‚ 2003 Iran has processed 10 metric tons of
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“Iran nuclear program can only be stopped by military means.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? In November 2011 the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that it had “serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran’s nuclear program”. Iran’s Central Bank was sanctioned and the European Union has imposed an embargo on Iranian oil. Right after Iranian President Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that he will close the Strait of Hormuz if EU persists on its
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The champions of democracy from both of our nations fought for a number of years‚ until we won. On behalf of one hundred million of Iranians in our beloved country of Iran‚ I would like to extend our warmest regards to the American citizens‚ Secretary John Kerry‚ Vice President Biden‚ the President of the United States of America‚ alongside your loved ones. Mr. President‚ thank you for the New Year wishes. Very nice and very kind of you. You and l‚ alongside peaceful deal makers of our nations made
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In Iran a girl 13 years of age can legally get married. There are many negative effects of getting married at such a young age and many marriages end up in control by the husband. About 1 in every 3 women in Iran is abused throughout their lifetime (Esfandiari‚ 2003) and in Iran it is just a part of their culture. There are things the U.S. can do to help the women gain their rights and have a higher standard of living. Women have very little rights in Iran and it just isn’t fair. In Iran the country
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On the surface‚ Iran and Israel have much in common. They are both Middle Eastern countries that are steeped in history. They are both countries in which much of society revolves around religion. In both countries some segment of the population fights daily to be accepted as and treated as equals. Even with those similarities‚ there are some glaring differences that have accounted for many years of tension amongst the two nations. Where once these two countries were able to find some common ground
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HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES Is Iran A Threat to International Security? Human rights in Iran are not very respected. Women in Iran and their rights: Although women can vote and run for Parliament‚ if they do not follow the social norms‚ they are subject to beatings and torture for violating the norms. Although women do have certain rights‚ their rights are limited: A woman inherits half of the share of her brothers. A woman needs her husband’s permission to work outside the home or to leave
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