How Regime Claims Legitimacy
Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.
Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.
Analysts, politicians concerned over security and power-sharing after parliamentary vote.
Sunni militant leader said to lack popular support because of insecurity caused by attacks in Iran’s southeast.
Some students and educators from public sector worried about standards in new institutions.
Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.
Residents of volatile city fear poll turnout will be affected after bloody attacks.
Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.
In unstable regions, many candidates fear they will lose out to rivals with better protection.
IWPR report prompts education ministry to amend its new religious education curriculum.
Young men are expressing their disillusionment with politics by tearing down posters.