Is Iran Democratizing? The Role of the Intellectuals

Issue Date October 2000
Volume 11
Issue 4
Page Numbers 135-138
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The “Fourth Generation” of Iranian intellectuals has a vital role to play in strengthening civil society and fostering democratization.

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