Documents tagged "Muslim"
Found 4 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033001.txt
The document discusses the results of Iran's presidential election in which incumbent President Rouhani won with 57 percent of the vote. His supporters hope that his victory will strengthen his outreach to the West and increase foreign investment in Iran's economy. However, a Shiite Muslim cleric from Qum warns that Rouhani faces a difficult task if he is to provide more freedoms, break the hard-line monopoly on state-run radio and television, and increase press freedom. The document also touches upon the longstanding competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran for religious leadership and political influence in the Muslim world and beyond. Additionally, there is a mention of US President Trump's stance on Iran, with one party indicating that Rouhani needs a chance to act before things get worse.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032217.txt
The document discusses the recent election in Iran and how the victory of President Rouhani is seen as a boost to his outreach efforts towards the West and pursuing foreign investment. Rouhani's supporters were relieved that challenger Ebrahim Raisi, who criticized the nuclear deal with Western powers, lost. However, there are concerns about Rouhani's ability to deliver on promises for more freedoms and press freedom, as he must navigate a hard-line judiciary and security forces. The document also mentions how Saudi Arabia and Iran have long competed for religious leadership and political influence in the Muslim world.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029689.txt
This document discusses political events in Tunisia and Egypt. In Tunisia, leftist opposition leader Chokri Belaid was assassinated, causing protests against the Islamist government. The Prime Minister responded by dissolving the government and promising to form a technocrat one aimed at promoting unity. In Egypt, the second anniversary of the revolution was marked by violence and economic losses, with the army warning of the "collapse of the state" due to political impasse.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025797.txt
The document discusses US policy on Arab revolutions and features opinions from various experts, including Indyk, Feaver, Dannzinger, Kahl, Flornoy, Zelikow, Froman, Hadley, and Maghan O. The experts debate the effectiveness of past administrations' strategies in dealing with conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the challenges faced by current US leadership in addressing these issues. They highlight the importance of prioritizing national interests and effectively leveraging resources and alliances to manage complex situations in the Middle East.