Charismatic political authority and populaist economics in post-revolutionary Iran

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This article analyzes the economic policy of Iran since the revolution in 1979, focusing on the populist economics that emerged as a result of charismatic political authority and its implications. Issues addressed include the redistribution of income, the establishment of governmental organizations, the overvaluation of currency, budget deficit and inflationary pressure.

Statistical Data Included, Economic policy, Political leadership, Populism, Khomeini, Ruhollah, Ayatollah

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The power structure of the Islamic republic of Iran: Transition from populism to clientelism, and militarization of the government

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Iran has two non-class power structures-- populism and clientelism, populism being a product of revolution and clientelism being linked to the traditional Shiism. The failure of the reformist government elected in 1997 leads to the transition of the Iranian society towards pragmatism and utilitarianism or clientelism, while the government leans towards militarism.

Political reform, Islamic law

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Coercive diplomacy by the EU: the Iranian nuclear weapons crisis

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An interim assessment of the European Union who took a lead in accordance with the United States of America to block the Iranian attempt to go nuclear by adopting a coercive diplomatic approach is illustrated.

Europe, International Affairs, Nuclear Nonproliferation, International aspects, International relations, European Union

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