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The “Societal” Sector: A Wave of Opportunity for Saudi Arabia's Youth
29 Jun 2009
Alaa Al-Mizyen is our Youth Ambassador from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is currently a student at Dar Al-Hekma College where she is majoring in banking and finance.
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The Many Crises of Iranian Youth
25 Jun 2009
With Iran at a political impasse, Navtej Dhillon and Daniel Egel write that the youth of Iran, who account for nearly 40 percent of the voting age population, have been profoundly disappointed by the promises of the Islamic Republic and are yearning for opportunities for economic advancement.
How the Economy Plays into Iran's Turmoil
24 Jun 2009
Editor's Note: Djavad Salehi-Isfahani speaks from Tehran to Kai Ryssdal on National Public Radio's "Marketplace" about the economic issues underpinning the current political crisis in Iran.
Iran's Election: Economic Fears and Discontents
23 Jun 2009
Djavad Salehi-Isfahani continues to monitor post-election unrest from Tehran. He writes that deep social and economic divisions will continue to weaken the fabric of Iranian society, and will present a challenge for the next government as it attempts to reverse growing inequality in the country.
What if Ahmadinejad Really Won?
16 Jun 2009
As demonstrations continue in the wake of the Iranian election, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani writes from Tehran that the concentration of protests in Iran's large urban areas is not a coincidence: rural and small town voters may prioritize different social and political issues than their young, urban counterparts.
Iran's Presidential Elections: A Surge of Reformists in Politics
10 Jun 2009
The highly anticipated Iranian presidential election marks a major turning point in Iranian politics. With over 30 million expected voters, Djavad Salehi-Isfanani analyzes the campaign, what’s at stake and states that this election demonstrates Iranian political progress.
Middle East's Dual Challenge: Youth and the Economy
4 Jun 2009
Editor’s Note: Following President Obama’s speech in Cairo, Navtej Dhillion, director of the Middle East Youth Initiative, discusses the growing number of unemployed youth and declining economy in the Middle East with Kai Ryssdal on National Public Radio’s “Marketplace.”
Change We Can Believe In? The Muslim World, America, and Obama's Promise
1 Jun 2009
Despite the pervasive challenges of poverty and illiteracy, the two strongest ties that bind the US and the Muslim world are still military aid and oil. A new foundation for engagement must include instruments such as trade, investment and human development, argue Navtej Dhillon, Laurence Chandy, and Geoffrey Gertz.
