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Ajami, Fouad. Iran: the impossible revolution. (international relations) Foreign Affairs v67, n2 (Winter, 1988):135 (21 pages).
Ali, Salamat. Hand of God: no end in sight for theocratic rule. (Iran) Far Eastern Economic Review v149, n27 (July 5, 1990):24 (2 pages).
Anderson, Harry. The end of the Khomeini era; the ayatollah dies, but can his successor rule? (Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini) Newsweek v113, n24 (June 12, 1989):40. Pub Type: Biography.
Bakhash, Shaul.What Khomeini did. (Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini) New York Review of Books v36, n12 (July 20, 1989):16 (4 pages). Pub Type: Biography.
Bronner, Ethan. Unveiled: Iran's Mullah's chill out. (political and social moderation) New Republic v206, n23 (June 8, 1992):17 (3 pages). Type D 11 TEXT to see article text. Abstract: The social control of Islamic fundamentalists over such lifestyle issues as alcohol consumption and western dress is slowly eroding. For the first time in the 13-year history of the Islamic revolution, moderates control the Iranian parliament, and the US can now try to slowly repair relations with Iran.
Stepping back into the world: Iran. Economist v321, n7733 (Nov 16, 1991):51 (2 pages). Abstract: Iran has made many overtures to better its relations with Western countries. It aided Western forces in the Persian Gulf War and is helping to get the hostages in Lebanon released. Iran is still opposed to peaceful coexistence with Israel.
Chehabi, H.E. Religion and politics in Iran: how theocratic is the Islamic Republic? (Religion and Politics) Daedalus v120, n3 (Summer, 1991):69 (23 pages). Abstract: The establishment of a theocracy in Iran has been successful only in a superficial sense. An analysis of religion and politics in Iran is provided.
Clawson, Patrick. Islamic Iran's economic politics and prospects. Middle East Journal v42, n3 (Summ, 1988):371 (18 pages).
Cockburn, Alexander. Gigadibs in Satan storm; standing room only as bandwagon rolls. (The Satanic Verses) (Beat the Devil) (column) Nation v248, n11 (March 20, 1989):366. Pub Type: Column.
Crozier, Brian. Islamic wasteland. (Iran) National Review v41, n5 (March 24, 1989):17.
Daring to say no: Iran. (politics) Economist v330, n7850 (Feb 12, 1994):40 (2 pages). Abstract: An alleged assassination attempt on Pres Hashemi Rafsanjani could signal renewed political instability in Iran. The country has not been able to attract foreign investment because of its archaic social policies, and falling oil prices have caused a short-term debt increase.
Death of a 'demon'. (Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini) (editorial) Nation v248, n25 (June 26, 1989):869. Pub Type: Editorial.
Desmond, Edward W. A revolution loses its zeal: faced with a population tired of hardship, Khomeini's successor signals his desire to soften some Islamic strictures and attract more foreign investment. Time v137, n18 (May 6, 1991):32 (2 pages).
From paradise to watermelons. (Iran) Economist v307, n7544 (April 2, 1988):35 (2 pages).
Ghazi, Katayon. Back to Iran? Professionals feel welcome. (business climate in Iran) New York Times/NYTIA v142 (Wed, Nov 4, 1992):A13(L), col 1, 17 col in.
Guthrie, Stan. The church grows under Islam's shadow. (Iran) Christianity Today v34, n1 (Jan 15, 1990):51.
Hewitt, Bill. Burying the passions Khomeini inflamed; even as the ayatollah was laid to rest, a more pragmatic Iran showed signs of emerging. (Ruhollah Ayatollah Khomeini) Newsweek v113, n25 (June 19, 1989):44 (2 pages).Pub Type: Biography.
Iran: 'Islam of the barefoot' on the rise. Newsweek v111, n22 (May 30, 1988):43.
Kaplan, Robert D. A Bazaari's world: to understand Iran - and perhaps even the future of other parts of the Islamic world, one must understand a man like Mohsen Rafiqdoost.(head of Bonyad, the Foundation of the Oppreseed) (Interview) Atlantic Monthly v277, n3 (March, 1996):28 (4 pages). Pub Type: Interview. Abstract: Rafiqdoost is arguably the second-most powerful person in Iran. He was the Revolutionary Guards' security chief, personally driving Ayatollah Khomeini home from Teheran airport in 1979. The Bonyad is actually a cartel of 1,200 companies spanning the nation, state within a state with clerical backing.
Kaplan, Robert D. Driven toward god: the eight-year war has transformed and enhanced the role of Islam, but Afghanistan is not another Iran. Atlantic v262, n3 (Sept, 1988):16 (4 pages).
Khomeini snubs Qur'an. Christianity Today v32, n3 (Feb 19, 1988):56.
Kia, Mehrdad. Constitutionalism, economic modernization and Islam in the writings of Mirza Yusef Khan Mostashar od-Dowle. Middle Eastern Studies v30, n4 (Oct, 1994):751 (27 pages). Abstract: The 19th-century Iranian diplomat and author Mirza Yusef Khan Mostashar od-Dowle envisioned a constitutional Iranian state with laws modeled on those of France helping to create new institutions and social forms. His enormously influential 'Yek Kalameh' shaped the thought of a generation of intellectuals, but did not acknowledge the fundamental discrepancies between European and Islamic beliefs, traditions, and values. That in turn helped prevent the formation of a democratic and secular class of leaders in Iran at the crucial point of its emergence into modernity.
Levin, Bob. Embracing Islam: Salman Rushdie appeals his Iran-imposed death sentence. Maclean's v104, n1 (Jan 7, 1991):50.
Lief, Louise. Is Iran finally mellowing? Yes, but Tehran's new mood doesn't extend to the Great Satan. (After the War) U.S. News & World Report v110, n14 (April 15, 1991):34 (2 pages).
Milani, Mohsen M. The transformation of the Velayat-e Faqih institution: from Khomeini to Khamenei. (in Iran) Muslim World v82, n3-4 (July-Oct, 1992):175 (16 pages). Abstract: The theocratic republic in Iran lead by Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979 was founded on the institution of the Velayat-e Faqih (the Guardianship of the Jurisconsult). Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was selected to be the Faqih after Khomeini died in 1989, but the religious authority of the office had diminished greatly. The primary cause of this change was the re-emergence of the state as Iran's primary political authority.
One too many: Iran. Economist v327, n7809 (May 1, 1993):41 (2 pages). Abstract: Iranian Pres Ali Akbar Rafsanjani is struggling to deal with a failing economy and opposition from radical Islamic fundamentalists. Democracy is virtually non-existent, and Rafsanjani is not trusted because of what is seen as his moderate tendencies.
Pipes, Daniel. The Ayatollah, the novelist, and the West. (Ayatollah Khomeini, Salman Rushdie) Commentary v87, n6 (June, 1989):9 (9 pages).
Quandt, William B. Islam and the Post-Revolutionary State in Iran. (book reviews) Foreign Affairs v74, n2 (March-April, 1995):164. Pub Type:Review.
Quandt, William B. The Warriors of Islam: Iran's Revolutionary Guard. (book reviews) Foreign Affairs v72, n3 (Summer, 1993):211. Pub Type:Review. Reed, Fred.
A nation in turmoil: Iranians try to redefine their revolution. Maclean's v102, n3 (Jan 16, 1989):23 (3 pages). Rushdie 1, Ayatollah 0. (death of Khomeini ) (editorial) New Republic v200, n26 (June 26, 1989):6 (2 pages). Pub Type: Editorial.
Sareen, Rajendra. Pragmatists and radicals; factions among the clergy fight for supremacy after ceasefire. (Iran) Far Eastern Economic Review v141, n36 (Sept 8, 1988):36 (2 pages).
Shirley, Edward G. Not fanatics, and not friends. (post-revolutionary Iran) Atlantic Monthly v272, n6 (Dec, 1993):104 (8 pages). Abstract: Need for foreign investment and anti-clericalism are two factors that incline Iranians to favor reestablishing diplomatic ties with the US. The US should adopt a hard-line policy toward Iran that demands an end to its support of terrorism but allows the flow of Western information and culture.
Smith, William E. The new satans; as the West wakes up, Khomeini confirms that the real fight is in Iran. (continuing furor over Salman Rushdie's book 'Satanic Verses') Time v133, n10 (March 6, 1989):36 (3 pages).
Tal, Lawrence. Islam and the Post-Revolutionary State in Iran. (book reviews) TLS. Times Literary Supplement, n4818 (August 4, 1995):26. Pub Type:Review.
The Iranian Revolution ten years on. (Lecture given to Royal Society for Asian Affairs, 8 February 1989) (transcript) Asian Affairs v20, n2 (June, 1989):153 (12 pages). Pub Type: Transcript.
Voting for nuances: Iran. (disputes between religious and secular political leaders) Economist v338, n7956 (March 9, 1996):36 (2 pages). Abstract: Secular leaders have seized a sizeable amount of control over municipal and state politics over the past two years. Criticism of Islamic leadership has become more vocal and open, but the establishment has disqualified any secular candidates who pose serious challenges to the status quo.
Vox populi, vox Ayatollah. (voting in Iran) Economist v306, n7542 (March 19, 1988):42 (2 pages).
Wilkinson, Ray. Life after the ayatollah; Iran begins to chafe under revolutionary rule. (Ruhollah Ayatollah Khomeini) Newsweek v113, n26 (June 26, 1989):47. Pub Type: Biography.
Wright, Robin. A Teheran spring. (Iran) New Yorker v68, n18 (June 22, 1992):40 (18 pages). Abstract: The influence of the late Ayatollah Khomeini in post-revolutionary Iran is still keenly felt, even as the nation turns from hard-line xenophobia toward a more pragmatic government. Key events in the 1992 electoral contest between the hard-line Ruhaniyoun and the moderate Ruhaniyat are detailed.
Wright, Robin. Dateline Tehran: a revolution implodes. (Islamic politics in Iran) Foreign Policy, n103 (Summer, 1996):161 (14 pages). Abstract: The 1979 Islamic revolution which ousted the Shah and fundamentally altered Middle Eastern politics is veering towards collapse. Its economy is in significant decline as its petroleum industry income is just 33% of its 1979 level. At least 40% of its people live in poverty and public disillusionment is growing, even among some Islamic clerics who think it is time to get out of the government. What lies ahead for Iran and what US policy options are for Iran is examined.
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