Reading list part 2

Hello again,

Regular posting will continue this week after some time off. The first thing I would like to post is a collection of the articles written by Dr. Muhammad Sahimi. As previosuly mentioned (and posted) Dr. Sahimi has been writing for Tehran Bureau, for a number of months now. His in depth analysis of the Iranian political landscape is practically unparalleled in both quality and frequency. TB has collected all the pieces he has written for them and put them here.

In an effort to help people wade through the mass of pages and articles I'd like to recommend a few articles. First and foremost the article titled "Turning Point: Where is the Green Movement Headed" is perhaps my favorite article written by the good doctor. It clearly and thoroughly discusses where the greens could be going, what they need to get done, and how they should do it. Definitely read that one. Secondly, "Why Ahmadinejad did not Win"--no need to really explain what this one is about. But also a fantastic and exacted deduction as to why/how the election was stolen.

Lastly, this article, called "Iran's Younger, Smarter Revolution," was written by Columbia University professor, Dr. Hamid Dabashi. Dr. Dabashi strays from the conventional idea that what is occuring in Iran is a revolution; instead Dr. Dabashi explains this a civil rights movement. While many Iranians may want a secular government, Dr. Dabashi suggests this is movement is not looking to overthrow the Islamic Republic, but really ensure that it grants the people many rights they were promised 31 years ago, but never received. My words do not do it justice, so please be sure to take a read.

That's it for now. There will be another post forthcoming talking about the protests and Iran and. . .the College Park riots (?) Stay tuned to find out.