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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.

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

A catalyst for change in Iran?

by DC Editors - February 8, 2020

A catalyst for change in Iran?

Iran’s theocracy is ruthless and survives through repression. However, the labor protest may be the political force most feared by the clerical regime.

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

‘Signposts of Struggle’: Iran’s protest movement endures

by DC Editors - January 25, 2020

‘Signposts of Struggle’: Iran’s protest movement endures

While protests will continue in Iran, it is unclear if they will lead to more significant outcomes, such as revolution or regime change, analysts.

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

Election security officials are preparing for possible cyber retaliation by Iran

by DC Editors - January 10, 2020

Election security officials are preparing for possible cyber retaliation by Iran

With rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, Election officials have warned Iran may seek to interfere in US election as a form of retaliation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Iran

Support for civil society is a better way to advance democracy, not regime change

by DC Editors - January 7, 2020

Support for civil society is a better way to advance democracy, not regime change

Using force to achieve the democratic ends behind regime change often makes things worse, argues Benjamin Denison, postdoctoral fellow at Tufts University.

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

Totalitarianism and weak civil society, recipes for ‘social explosion’ in Iran

by DC Editors - December 17, 2019

Totalitarianism and weak civil society, recipes for social explosion in Iran

An article in Democracy Digest argues that Iran’s totalitarianism when combined with a weak civil society constitutes a recipe for ‘social explosion’.

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

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