IRAN'S ELECTIONS: Where is the Islamic Republic Headed?
Iranians will go to the polls on February 18 to elect 290 members of the sixth majles, or parliament. At stake is not only the composition of the majles itself, but also the speakership and the balance of reformists to conservatives in Iranian political life. In this session, leading scholars of Iran and experts who have recently traveled there will discuss the likely outcome of the elections in Iran, the nature of present-day Iranian politics, and prospects for change.
The presentations will be followed by questions from the floor. Moderator: Speakers:
Senior Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace, and
Senior Writer, The New York Times
Professor, George Mason University, and
former Peace Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
Grantee, U.S. Institute of Peace, and
Independent Researcher
Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace