Iranian Politicians Resist Ahmadinejad
January 17, 2007 · Political tensions are rising within Iran, as conservative lawmakers speak out more freely against President Ahmadinejad’s economic policies. It’s a tangible shift in the period following Iranian elections in December. Gareth Smyth of The Financial Times discusses developments with Renee Montagne. Listen here
Iran Facing Dangerous Brain Drain
January 15, 2007 · An increasing number of young Iranian professionals are emigrating in search of work, despite the obstacles to obtaining work permits in developed nation. It’s a brain drain with significant economic and social consequences for the Islamic Republic. Listen here
Islamic Conflicts and Their Impact on the Future
July 19, 2006 · Middle East expert Vali Nasr talks about the latest developments there, and about his book The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future. Listen here
