Tag Archives: Al-Sistani

After Elections, Iran Remains A Major Player In Iraq

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Abbas Djavadi

On March 7, millions of Iraqis “made their mark” and participated in the country’s second, generally fair and democratic post-Saddam Hussein parliamentary elections — an event that is exemplary for Iraq’s Arab and Iranian neighbors. Among the good news was … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Fears And Hopes As Iraqis Vote

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Abbas Djavadi

Imagine the following: The de facto independent Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq declares independence, secedes from Iraq, and inspires Kurds in Turkey and Iran to join a “Greater Kurdistan.” Shi’ite Arab parties in Iraq follow suit and found a … Continue reading →

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Shi’a Islam Vs. The Islamic Republic

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Abbas Djavadi

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani is a source of emulation across the Shi’ite world Recently, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s highest Shi’ite authority, urged voters to turn out for that country’s March 7 parliamentary elections. He warned that that failure to … Continue reading →

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