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Student Activism, Social Media, and Authoritarian Rule in Iran

RESEARCH
Book by Saeid Golkar

The authors of this book address multiple questions involving the nature of youth protest in the twenty-first century.

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Let’s Make a Deal: Public Backs Iran Talks

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

The majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Flag of Iran.
David Sandoz
Public Opinion

Americans Support No-Fly Zone and Sanctions in Syria

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

With the fighting in Syria, the American public said they would support US participation to enforce sanctions and a no-fly zone in Syria.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Question Gains of War in Afghanistan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Nearly seven in 10 Americans think the war in Afghanistan has not been worth the cost, and half of Americans believe military action hasn’t made the US safer from the threat of terrorism.

A US soldier in Afghanistan, with sand blowing in the foreground
Reuters
Public Opinion