"I think the fact that the day went off relatively peacefully, there were no reports of any major kind of violence or disturbances taking place, that can generally be taken as positive," says Rez...
"Rowhani's chances would diminish if large numbers of voters decide to stay home" Said Reza Marashi. ...
"Meanwhile, the Iranian economy is groaning under severe inflation, and obstacles to international financial transactions have led to a shortage of drugs and medical supplies," says Reza Marashi....
"Since 2000, the Larijanis have become more pragmatic relative to others close to Khamenei, and what they have done well is position themselves close to the Supreme Leader, while knowing which wa...
NIAC experts will be available to media before, during and after Iran's presidential election for analysis of Iran's internal political dynamics; implications for Iran's pro-democracy and human r...
For many Western observers, perhaps the most confusing aspect of Iranian politics over the past 15 years has been the conflicting statements emanating from the Islamic Republic. ...
“There are two reasons Rafsanjani entered the race at the last minute – one, to prevent Mashaei from winning and letting Ahmadinejad continue to pull the strings. The other is to ha...
Back to the Future in Iran’s ElectionThursday, May 16, 2013 By: Reza Marashi & Sahar Namazikhah (Special to National Interest) As the field of candidates for Iran’s presidential...
Three Paths toward a Nuclear Deal with Iran Tuesday, May 14, 2013 By: Reza Marashi (Special to Ploughshares Fund) 1) Balance the offer sheet. 2) Broaden the discussion. 3) Start with the end in...
“Iran’s election picture will remain hazy until vetting is done — perhaps longer,” said Reza Marashi, research director at the National Iranian American Council in Washi...
“Rafsanjani, together with others that he’s worked with on and off for decades, has the potential to mobilize. And pre-election mobilization in Iran can lead to unpredictable outcom...
“The rules of the game have been known and largely followed for three decades, and the cutthroat nature of Iranian politics is now being shaped by the Ahmadinejad camp repeatedly pushing ...