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Iran: The Virtual War That’s Already Begun
As the possibility of armed conflict with Iran looms over the Middle East, a different war is already in full gear. The Internet has become a key battleground in the ongoing standoff between Tehran and the West with each side fighting for the opinions of the Iranian people. As Western governments aim to use social media and targeted messaging to undercut Iran from within, Tehran has responded with a barrage of restrictions and regulatory measures. Can Tehran win this virtual war?
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Venezuela: Hugo Chavez’s Health Causing Turmoil
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced he will return home from Cuba this week after undergoing a third surgery for cancer in his pelvic area. Despite his repeated public assurances that his life is not in danger, many believe his health is much worse than he claims and that if he does not die in the near future, his poor health will at least ruin his chance to win re-election in October, 2012. The stakes are high, not only for Venezuela but for the wider world, as LIGNET explains.
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Morocco: Sluggish Reforms are a Ticking Time Bomb
Morocco has often been called the most resilient country in the Arab world, sticking with its monarch, King Mohammad VI, while its neighbors in North Africa overthrow long-time governments. But there has been some social unrest and smaller-scale protests in Morocco related to economic and social problems. This unrest is pushing Morocco to make political reforms, but if reforms are slow to develop, it’s possible that a larger protest movement will emerge – one that will seriously threaten King Mohammad and his government.
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