THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA DURING THE PROTESTS IN IRAN. A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD?

28 October 2022 European Politics Politique

Mario Vega 9 min

On September 14th, the entire world witnessed the awakening of dissent in Iran after the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, arrested by the Morality Police in Tehran and tortured to death for three days for wearing the hijab incorrectly.

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US-Iranian tensions as a challenge for the EU’s geopolitical role

7 September 2020 International

Eileen Bohringer 8 min

The killing of the Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani by a United States (US) air strike on 3rd January 2020 marked a new peak in tensions between the US and Iran. Even though the strike constitutes basically an act of war, the European Union’s (EU) reaction was, to put it politely, mild. However, for Europe, essential interests in the region are at stake.

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The revival of Iran’s nuclear activities. Perspectives and risks for the European Union

31 October 2019 Partners/external Society

EU- Logos 13 min

This article is a contribution from our partner EU-Logos Athena.   On 8 May 2018, US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan […]

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The Iranian nuclear deal: the challenge of the European Union

2 December 2018 European institutions Partners/external

EU- Logos

This article has originally been published on the website of our partners EU Logos Athena.

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