Nir’s Notes

By Nir Boms and Shayan Arya Executive Summary Despite propaganda, the Islamic Republic of Iran has not been the promised utopia of religious and social harmony.  Instead, religious buildings are routinely demolished and dissidents executed. Iran is remarkably diverse.  10-15m people are Sunni muslims; there are also Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, and Baluchis as well in [...]

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Executive Summary: -          Syria has been slow to recognize democratic freedoms.  It has also refused to acknowledge the assassinations of numerous prominent individuals in the Middle East. -          Syria has, however, been quick to stifle dissent.  Key members of opposition groups have been found dead or been imprisoned for many years.  Despite this, Syrians continue [...]

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