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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Iran.​ Iran is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "most powerful figure in the government is the supreme leader and violent repression of dissent is routine". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.

Iran Spy TV Show Ignites Controversy For 2nd Season

by DC Editors - April 5, 2021

Iran Spy TV Show Ignites Controversy For 2nd Season

A fabled Iranian TV spy thriller has resurfaced again, attracting the wrath of government officials and complaints from viewers.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Artwork, Religion and Democracy

How Iran Spreads Propaganda Through Films and TV

by DC Editors - April 2, 2021

How Iran Spreads Propaganda Through Films and TV

Iran’s theocracy has enforced its rule using means such as the military and law. It is also turning to film to spread propaganda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Artwork

An Expat American in the Middle East Discusses Trump Concerns

by Steve Schneider - January 17, 2021

Trump Concerns

Democracy Chronicles author Steve Schneider interviews ex-pat American Jason Meursault who shares his overseas perspective on the Capitol riot.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Republicans

FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials

by DC Editors - December 29, 2020

FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials

Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on Wednesday, CNN.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Iran, Middle East

Russia and China silence speaks volumes as leaders congratulate Biden

by DC Editors - November 9, 2020

Russia and China silence speaks volumes as leaders congratulate Biden

Most world leaders acknowledged Biden’s victory and congratulated him. China, Russia and Iran are, however, yet to do so, which speaks volumes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Iran, Russia

Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election

by DC Editors - September 12, 2020

Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election

Cyberattacks on elections are still a major concern. Microsoft is warning that it is seeing an increase in such attacts on its customers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Asia, China, Election Security, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Voting Technology

Ideology is Iranian regime’s raison d’être

by DC Editors - September 4, 2020

Ideology is Iranian regime’s raison d’être

“Anti-Americanism lies at the core of [Iran’s] state ideology, which casts [it] as the defender of Muslims against an expansionist, [USA], (Wang Xiyue).

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Middle East, Religion and Democracy

Election security 2020: How prepared is the U.S. to confront foreign threats?

by DC Editors - May 28, 2020

Election security 2020: How prepared is the U.S. to confront foreign threats?

What is the breadth of foreign interference threats the US faces ahead of 2020 presidential election from actors like Russia, China, Iran? Expert opinion.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Asia, China, Election Security, Iran, Russia

Iran, China and Venezuela called out on human rights abuses

by DC Editors - March 12, 2020

Iran, China and Venezuela called out on human rights abuses

State Department’s 2019 Country Human Rights Report shows deterioration in respect for human rights globally but, Iran, China and Venezuela in particular.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Iran, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, South America, Venezuela

The Iranian regime is facing a fundamental test of legitimacy

by DC Editors - February 22, 2020

The Iranian regime is facing a fundamental test of legitimacy

Iranians voted for a new parliament Friday. Hard-line factions are set to win the polls. This could cripple the more moderate president, Hassan Rouhani.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Iran, Middle East

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