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In November, farmers gathered in Isfahan to complain about water scarcity. Teachers, miners, pensioners and municipal workers have also protested in recent months against a…
The demonstrations first began on July 7 but died down in recent days. Riding the wave of dissent, the provincial council of oil-rich Basra province voted on July 22 to begin the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236417
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Iran’s worst drought in five decades sparked demonstrations that have spread to other cities, as people express solidarity as well as anger at government mismanagement and poor…
Iran’s environmental crises and political responses.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230242
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The lack or unreliability of water supplies has emerged as a major political challenge in Iran, sparking repeated protests throughout 2018.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242589
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Water has in recent years become a major issue in Iran, provoking frequent anti-government protests, as available resources have fallen to below 1,600 cubic metres per person from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280096
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Prospects for Iraq to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244386
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The Kurdish administration is seeking to maximise benefits from much-improved relations with US President Joe Biden, compared with his predecessor. However, economic pressures are…
The autonomous administration there is under increased pressure, exacerbated by the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in escalating confrontation between pro-Iranian Iraqi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285138
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Water scarcity is rising, principally because of the construction of upstream dams. However, climate issues and domestic mismanagement are also playing a major role. The…