The Newsmakers

Will Ebrahim Raisi Have Legitimate Mandate To Lead Iran?

With eighteen million ballots in his favour, Ebrahim Raisi is set to replace Hassan Rouhani as Iran's next president. But Raisi's electoral victory has come in the backdrop of millions of Iranians boycotting the election. With record voter apathy and the pre-election selection of candidates mired in controversy, will the president-elect have a legitimate mandate to lead? Guests: Setareh Sadeqi Political Analyst and Researcher in North American Studies Amir Handjani Non-Resident Fellow with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Ali Fathollah-Nejad Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Afro-Middle East Centre

Iran: Life Under Sanctions in 2020 - Documentary

Iran: Life Under Sanctions in 2020 - Documentary

Pompeo warns any arm sales to Iran will lead to sanctions

Pompeo warns any arm sales to Iran will lead to sanctions

Is coronavirus in Iran under control?

Is coronavirus in Iran under control?

Iran Plane Crash: Passenger plane goes down in southern Iran

Iran Plane Crash: Passenger plane goes down in southern Iran

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is Sri Lanka one step closer to stabilising its economy?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

Is it fair to ban one of the world's most popular apps?

Can Bangladesh continue to accommodate Rohingya refugees?

Can Bangladesh continue to accommodate Rohingya refugees?

How are the earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria coping a month after the earthquakes?

How are the earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria coping a month after the earthquakes?

Foreign search and rescue teams recall their efforts in Türkiye’s earthquakes?

Foreign search and rescue teams recall their efforts in Türkiye’s earthquakes?

What does the Windsor Agreement offer Post-Brexit Northern Ireland?

What does the Windsor Agreement offer Post-Brexit Northern Ireland?

How fair was Nigeria's election won by Bola Tinubu?

How fair was Nigeria's election won by Bola Tinubu?

Is Moldova Russia's next target?

Is Moldova Russia's next target?

What are the potential consequences of Russia's suspension of the New START treaty?

What are the potential consequences of Russia's suspension of the New START treaty?

What is the future of Ukraine - Russia conflict?

What is the future of Ukraine - Russia conflict?

What is the psychological toll on earthquake volunteers?

What is the psychological toll on earthquake volunteers?

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