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The recent elections in Iran, and subsequent challenges to their legitimacy, have been a matter of enormous internal conflict in Iran, and of seemingly endless debate in the rest of the world. As protesters continue to take to the Iranian street to voice their opposition to the elections, fault-lines are emerging amongst the ruling elite. These momentous events constitute a significant challenge to the legitimacy of the Iranian regime and the future of the Islamic Republic. The conference will be an opportunity to have leading Iranian scholars and analysts discuss the impact of the recent elections, Iran's relationship with the international community and the theocratic foundations of the Islamic Republic.

Event Schedule

Coffee and Registration 8:30 – 9:30

Opening Remarks 9:30- 9:45

Richard Bulliet

The Aftermath of the Election 9:45 -12:00

Ervand Abrahamian

Asef Bayat

Hamid Dabashi

Shahla Talebi

Lunch 12:00 – 2:00

International Challenges 2:00 – 4:00

Farideh Farhi

Gary Sick

Wayne White

Judith Yaphe

Appraising the Life of The Republic 4:30 – 7:00

Houchang Chehabi

Mansour Farhang

Hossein Kamaly

Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet

Abdolkarim Soroush

Speakers

Getting to the Conference

The School of International and Public Affairs is located at 420 West 118th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive. When you enter the building, "street level" is considered the fourth floor, and Altschul Auditorium is room 417.

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This conference is free and open to the public.

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December 5, 2009

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Altschul Auditorium

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