Middle East Review of International Affairs

Volume 8, Number 2, June 2004

 

Iran, 25 Years Later
GLORIA Center Roundtable Discussion

 

Abstract

On February 25, 2004, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center held an international videoconferenced seminar on events in Iran. The seminar is part of the GLORIA Center's Experts Forum series. Participants' comments have been updated where necessary to reflect later events.

The seminar's purpose was to take stock of the Iranian Revolution on its 25th anniversary, especially in light of the recent parliamentary elections. Of particular concern was the status of the reform movement in Iran and what its future may hold.

There is no intention here of making policy recommendations or reflecting any political agenda, but only in presenting the individual views of several scholars studying the region who are thinking out loud in trying to develop their own understanding of these issues. It is hoped this edited transcript will inspire additional thought, debate, and ideas on the subject.

Brief biographies of the participants can be found at the end of the article.

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