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AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on Iran.

Photo of the Day: Under the Bridge in Isfahan
Si-o-se Pol or the 33 Bridge in Isfahan, Iran on April 13, 2012.
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Video: Revisiting the 1953 Iranian Coup with Christopher de Bellaigue
Christopher de Bellaigue discusses the American- and British-backed August 1953 coup in Iran and its far-reaching effects on the Iranian psyche.
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Iran 1953: 'A Casual Coup with a Few Dollars'
Christopher de Bellaigue discusses the American- and British-backed coup in Iran in 1953 and its far-reaching effects on the Iranian psyche.
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Christopher de Bellaigue: Patriot of Persia (Complete)
Christopher de Bellaigue explores the tragic U.S.- and U.K.-backed coup that removed Iranian Prime Minister Muhammad Mossadegh from power in 1953.
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Book Excerpt: 'Patriot of Persia' by Christopher de Bellaigue
Read the prologue from the new book about former Iranian prime minister Muhammad Mossadegh. Author Christopher de Bellaigue will appear at Asia Society New York on Tuesday, May 15.
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Photo of the Day: The Tehran Version of Street Art
An art gallery in Tehran showcases its work on the sidewalk on March 30, 2012.
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Afghanistan: A Major Strategic Failure for the US
Vali Nasr explores the causes underlying what he describes as America's "singular failure" after more than 10 years in Afghanistan.
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Baker on Iran, North Korea and Nuclear Weapons
Deterrence is a viable strategy for Iran's nuclear ambitions, argues former U.S. Secretary of State.
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Former Secretary of State Speaks Candidly About Asian Policy Hotspots [Videos]
James A. Baker III talked to an Asia Society audience in Houston about China, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the "Asian Century."
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Explainer: How Iranians Will Welcome the Year 1391
While the world plays with the possibility of war with Iran, Iranians worldwide are preparing to celebrate their New Year’s festival, Nowruz, with flowers, food, family — and a goldfish, too.
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