In reality, the Islamic Republic is a legitimate order for most - TopicsExpress



          

In reality, the Islamic Republic is a legitimate order for most Iranians living in Iran. Its animating idea — the ongoing project of integrating Islamist governance and participatory politics — appeals not just in Iran, but to Muslim societies across the Middle East. Despite decades of military, clandestine, and international economic pressure, it has achieved more progressive developmental outcomes — e.g., in alleviating poverty, delivering health care, expanding educational access, and (yes) improving opportunities for women — than the Shah’s regime ever did, and has done better in these areas than its neighbours (including U.S. allies like Saudi Arabia and Turkey).
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:06 +0000

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