Starting today, I am posting Western-language links, plus updates to posts I’ve already made. The updates will be preceded by (UPDATE July 1, 2009).
If readers have suggestions for links or updates, please email me at Evan@qlineorientalist.com.
Links
Fareed Zakaria, “The Wall Isn’t Falling”
Associated Press, “Nokia Siemens Defends Iran Deal”
Allan Dodds Frank, “Iran’s Hardliners Headed for More Trouble”
Max Blumenthal, “Neda in Palestine, Sentenced to Die Alone”
Esfandiar Poorgive, “Arrested, beaten and raped: an Iran protester’s tale”
George Friedman, “The Iranian Election and the Revolution Test”
Update
Peace,
Still appreciate translation/summary of Farsi-language resources.
Interesting that you know Azerbaijani. When I was young, one of my favourite friends was Azerbaijani.
-Pink Muslimah, earning to type in full sentences again.
The Azerbaijani language has a rich culture. If it’s spoken well, it is just beautiful. Also, Azerbaijani is at the crossroads of east and west, and so its political culture is particularly interesting.