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The Shura Council was first proposed in 2003 but fears that it would prove a combative institution prompted the authorities three times to postpone its introduction. Since it was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273123
ISSN: 2633-304X
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President Hassan Rouhani today added that enthusiastic voter queues would upset the United States and potentially force it to the negotiating table. The Guardian Council's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250775
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IRAQ: Apathetic polls will entrench existing divides
Two-thirds of legislators in the conservative-dominated parliament today called on four of the five conservative candidates to withdraw in favour of frontrunner Ibrahim Raisi, now…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262142
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LEBANON: Election outcome could damage foreign ties
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES233606
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Unpredictable populist Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr again emerged as the de facto leader of the largest single party. Kurdish and Sunni factions also saw significant shifts.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264708
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Iran’s elections.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250931
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Many centrist and reformist candidates have been disqualified or declined to stand. This, together with the poor state of the economy and resentment over money spent abroad on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285528
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IRAN: Authorities will seek to boost voter turnout
IRAQ: Low election turnout will sap legitimacy