The Iran Election Bulletin is a biweekly publication covering domestic political and election issues in Iran in the lead-up to the June 12, 2009 presidential elections.
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March 27, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 3
Leigh Catherine Miles, Editor | Geneive Abdo, Iran analyst
The Iran Election Bulletin is a joint publication of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Century Foundation.
Top Story
Personalities, Not Policies, Dominate Iranian Election
Given the problems the government must confront, one might reasonably expect the presidential contenders to lay out detailed platforms to meet them. But the crucial race for president has so far been characterized more by form than substance. | Read more »
Voices from Iran
These stories are on-the-ground analyses and perspectives written by Iranian journalists.
What Do Iranians Want from the Next President?
On March 19 the Iranian new year began, but the old tale of election doubts remains in the streets of Iran. The election game has changed, but people’s demands have not. Some of the candidates have become more serious about running, but many Iranians have become even more confused. | Read more »
Seen & Heard: Analysis of Recent Media Coverage in Iran
Supreme Leader Delivers Multiple Messages in Key Address
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s wide-ranging address in his hometown of Mashhad on March 21 attracted enormous attention around the globe. Reading from prepared notes, he chose his words carefully, and he spoke directly to the June 12 election. | Read more »
Also Seen and Heard …
Highlights from election-related stories in the Iranian press. | Read more »
Background
Letter from the Editor
A note on this week’s issue of the Bulletin. | Read more »
Presidential Front Runners
Biographical information about the leading candidates in the 2009 election. | Read more »
Diagram: The Balance of Power
A visual depiction of the structure of the Iranian leadership, illustrating the lines of authority among the Republic’s elected and unelected officials. (Will open in new window.) | Read more »
2009 Election Timeline
[updated] A graphical guide to how the electoral process in Iran will unfold. (Will open in new window.) | View timeline »
Who’s In, Who’s Out, Who’s On the Fence
[updated] Information on candidates, potential candidates and notable noncandidates in the 2009 election. (Will open in new window.) | Read more »
Past Editions
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Vol. 1, No. 2 – March 13, 2009 | Read this issue »
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Vol. 1, No. 1 – Feb. 27, 2009 | Read this issue »
Pictured above: Iranians participate in a rally for presidential candidate Mustafa Moin in 2005. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Mostafa Saaednejad.
