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On the Anniversary of Iran’s Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries
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On the Anniversary of Iran’s Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries

Farhang Jahanpour

Many people optimistically assume that popular revolutions against dictators will automatically establish democratic governments

“Gently, Brother!”  FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:36

“Gently, Brother!” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:36

02/11/2026 By Juan Cole

The new Axis of Resistance: Sino-Russian technological Enhancement of Iran’s Endurance

The new Axis of Resistance: Sino-Russian technological Enhancement of Iran’s Endurance

02/11/2026 By Middle East Monitor

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Plot To Bomb Iraqi Govt In Green Zone

Plot To Bomb Iraqi Govt In Green Zone

Plot to Bomb Iraqi Gov’t in Green Zone Plan to Declare Islamic Emirate in Diyala Saudis to Build Security Wall, Fear Civil war Al-Hayat reports […]

Juan Cole

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Kabul Bombing Kills At Least 10

Kabul Bombing Kills At Least 10

Kabul Bombing Kills at Least 10 Zawahiri Condemns Pope At least 10 are dead and 54 wounded in a bombing at the Ministry of the […]

Juan Cole

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Sudden Curfew In Baghdad Iraqi

Sudden Curfew In Baghdad Iraqi

Sudden Curfew in Baghdad The Iraqi government has imposed a curfew on Baghdad. Some reports say it is for 24 hours. This one maintains that […]

Juan Cole

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100 Dead In Iraq On Thursday Including

100 Dead In Iraq On Thursday Including

100 Dead in Iraq on Thursday; Including 60 Bodies found in Baghdad Reuters reports almost 40 persons killed in political violence as a result of […]

Juan Cole

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3 Gis Killed Over 80 Dead In Violence

3 Gis Killed Over 80 Dead In Violence

3 GIs Killed; Over 80 Dead in Violence; Poll: Iraqis want US out Now WaPo reports on new polls in Iraq that find that a […]

Juan Cole

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Some 60 Dead In Country Wide Violence

Some 60 Dead In Country Wide Violence

Some 60 Dead in Country-Wide Violence Najaf Assassinations Called Personal, Not Terrorism al-Hayat reports that [Ar.] the police chief of the Shiite shrine city of […]

Juan Cole

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Partially Declassified Nie Bush Became

Partially Declassified Nie Bush Became

Partially Declassified NIE Bush became indignant on Tuesday during his news conference with Afghan President Karzai over the leaking of passages from the National Intelligence […]

Juan Cole

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Generals Iraq War Has Fueled Terrorism

Generals Iraq War Has Fueled Terrorism

Generals: Iraq War Has Fueled Terrorism; Iraqi Politicians Attack Talabani For his Call for US Bases Prominent retired US general bitterly criticized the conduct of […]

Juan Cole

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Cole On Democracy Now Streaming Video

Cole On Democracy Now Streaming Video

Cole on Democracy Now Streaming video of my appearance on Amy Goodman’s “Democracy Now” today, as well as a transcript, is now available. Thanks to […]

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