Iran–Contra affair

Modern revolutions have an almost archetypal pattern in which the popular masses overthrow an ancient, dogmatic totalitarian regime in favour of a more liberal and secularist political system. It is therefore of little wonder that the Iranian Revolution in 1979 received immense interest – and also became a subject of incredulity, perhaps – when the people deposed of the pro-Western Shah of the Pahlavi Dynasty and his constitutional monarchy only to be subjected to Ayatollah Khomeini’s…

It was not until early 1800AD that the archaeological excavations in Israel, Jordan, Syria, Iran and Iraq along with translations of the clay tablets the discovery of the similarities between the myths from ancient Mesopotamia and those written in the Old Testament Bible such as Creation, Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, the Great Flood and the Tower…

A Conqueror's Growth Cut Short A family owning the most in the world started from humble beginnings, Philip II was born in a slowly disintegrated kingdom Macedonia in the north of Greece. Facing many invasions, Philip II taken into captivity by the Thebans from between 386 to 365 BCE. While hostage, he noted their military techniques and brought them back to Macedonia to defeat Illyria. His army supremacy granted him the domination to become emperor. His influence turned deadly when…

An amusing and moving memoir of Marjane, an innocent ten-year-old Iranian girl who protested against the Islamic Revolution written by Marjane Satrapi. At first, Marjane wanted to become a prophet, therefore she began speaking to God in her dreams. During this time, the Shah is defeated, and a new Islamic government takes power. Her school becomes an all-girls school, and she is enforced to wear a veil. Gradually, Marjane and her parents understand that the government is becoming too forceful.…

most demanding for the bilateral relationship between Iran and the United States, as Carter’s focus on human right was a growing concern for the Shah. In the pass, Iran was often heavily criticized by organizations such as Amnesty International for its human right records, especially for it harsh punishments for political prisoners. By 1977, the Iranian government had bridled as a result to the foreign interference in their internal affairs, setting the groundwork for revolution. In Tehran, US…

Alexander the Great lived from 356-323 B.C. He was king of Macedonia and one of the greatest generals in history. He conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed the civilized world. Alexander's conquests helped the spread of Greek culture in western Asia and Egypt. There are many stories about Alexander's life. Some are true, but others are legends. According to one story, the boy Alexander tamed the great horse Bucephalus. This magnificent steed…

state and supported terrorism in the nation. The Safavids and Qajars were the two most important dynasties in Iran. The Safavids dynasty made Shia Islam the official religion and Qajar dynasty gave Muslim the political power. In 1906, the Qajars accepted a constitution, developed a parliament that protected minority rights, but the Shah disapproved. The Shah was the current ruler of Iran under the Pahlavi Dynasty. In 1951, Mohammed Mosaddegh became the Prime Minister but fled the country in…

Alexander of Macedon is know as “Alexander The Great,” because of his military intelligence and diplomatic skills in handling the people in the places he conquered. His skills later influenced other conquerors such as, Hannibal the Carthaginian, the Romans Pompey and Caesar, and Napoleon. Alexander grew up watching his father make Macedon into a great military power, and he learned from that. Alexander III of Macedon became king when his father, Philip II of Macedon, was assassinated in 336…

Argentina - Mercedes Sosa - “Sólo le pido a Dios” The title of this song “Sólo le pido a Dios” means “I only ask of God” when it is translated from Spanish to English. It was written by León Gieco in 1978 while at his parents’ house in Cañada Rosquín, a small town in the northern part of the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. Gieco provides social commentary on the chilling political events that were occurring at that time in the Argentine government through this song, which makes this song a…

are special operations branch to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG), considered a state actor, I would consider them very similar to our Special Operations branch. They are highly trained, covert and ready to bring the fight to the enemies of Iran. Iran has smartly placed them in Embassies around the world. They have helped fund, train, and supply numerous non-state actors around the world to accomplish their common goals. Being directed from…