By: Chelsea and Deanna. Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini- KHAMENEI Ahmadi-Nejad Khomeini

By: Chelsea and Deanna

Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-KHAMENEI

Ahmadi-Nejad Khomeini

Iranian minister's firing shows hardening stance; Move reflects Ahmadinejad's influenceSteven Edwards. Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alta.: Dec 14, 2010. pg. A.14

International: Thank you and goodbye; Iran's foreign ministerAnonymous. The Economist. London: Dec 18, 2010. Vol. 397, Iss. 8713; pg. 93

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Issues:•The connection with the nuclear talks•The strengthening of Ahmadi-nejad’s power•Raises more concern over Ahmadi-nejad’s actions (bold and controversal)•Caused the divide between him and his rivals to grow

•Rivals see this move as Ahmadi-nejad trying to keep power within a select group that agree with him•Proving that he can•The nature of the dismissal was seen as a slight (he was away and received a letter)

•May cause a rift between him and the supreme leader (they’ve clashed before)

Players:•Mottaki•President Ahmadinejad•Supreme leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei•Ahmadinejad’s rivals•Ali Akbar Salehi

Background:

Mottaki fell out of Ahmadinejad's favour for reasons still unknownMottaki and the president had had disagreements before Mottaki was seen as a weak and ineffective minister

Mottaki

•Ali Akbar Salehi

Impact:

•Caused more political instability•Strengthened Ahmadinejad’s power•Caused him and his rivals to become further apart•Caused tensions between him and the supreme leader•Caused civil unrest as people see the dismissal as a slight•Increased international tensions

Role and Responsibility:

•As for the firing of the minister there is nothing that can be done

•As for the nuclear build up, that Iran is trying for...

United Nations nonproliferation sanctionsSue E Eckert. International Journal. Toronto: Winter 2009/2010. Vol. 65, Iss. 1; pg. 69, 15 pgs

Iran claims start of cruise missile production, adding to military arsenal, defying sanctionsNASSER KARIMI. The Canadian Press. Toronto: Mar 7, 2010.

Washington 'committed' to ensuring Israel secure; Determined to stop Iran getting nuclear weapon, U.S. vice-president saysOlivia Ward. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Mar 10, 2010. pg. A.12

Iran claims nuke summit supremacy; Washington 'only atomic criminal'Damien McElroy. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Apr 19, 2010. pg. A.7









Canada imposes new sanctions against IranJULIET O'NEILL. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Jul 27, 2010. pg. A.9

Imagining an Iranian ICBM; The ambitious nature of Tehran's weapons program suggests Iran wants to do more than just take on IsraelJonathan Kay. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.23

Iran in secret talks on nuclear exchange; Would give up uranium, halt enrichment efforts if UN sanctions liftedPraveen Swami. Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Sask.: Dec 17, 2010. pg. C.16

West scoffs at Iran's `historic' nuclear agreement with Turkey, Brazil.Steven Edwards. CanWest News. Don Mills, Ont.: May 17, 2010.









Issues:

•The potential threat Iran would pose if they had fully operational nuclear weapons

•Israel•Economic sanctions, hurting the Iranian people

Players:

•President Ahmadinejad•Supreme leader Ali Hoseini-Khamenei•The West•The UN•Israel

Background

•Iran says it is developing its nuclear program as an alternative energy source from oil which they sell abroad (not everyone is convinced)

Impact

•Raised concern over the threat Iran may pose by having nuclear technology

Role and Responsibility

• Become educated on the topic•Choose the government who supports your opinion•What not do to:

•Put up sanctions (they do not work)

MAD

Deadly quake rocks Iran; At least seven killed, hundreds injured in earthquakeReuters u. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Dec 21, 2010. pg. C.8



Issues:• Hard to rebuild in earthquake frequent areas• Lack of resources

Background: • Iran is known for having earthquakes

Impact:• Loss of infrastructure• Loss of hope

Role and Responsibility:• International relief• Mobility policies

8 arrested in Iran mosque bombingsAnonymous. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alta.: Dec 17, 2010. pg. A.13

Dozens killed in Iran blasts; Suicide bombers attack mourners at mosque as Shiites mark one of holiest daysGil Yaron. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.30

Sunni rebels claim Iran suicide blasts, 39 dead; Iran official says bombers had links to PakistanReuters u. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. C.4







Sunni suicide bombers kill 39 at Shiite mosque in IranRAMIN MOSTA FAVI, HOSS EIN JASEB. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.16

Abdolmalek Rigi Has Been ExecutedSUNDAY, 20 JUNE 2010 22:01

Iran hangs Jundollah leader Abdolmalek RigiJune 21, 2010 Filed under World News



http://www.trendpk.com/category/world-news

Issues:•Religious struggle •Confusion• Children and women killed •Foreign countries involvement

Players:•Sunni muslim rebel group, Jundollah, •President Obama and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Background•Religious differences•Dictatorship rule by Khomeini •Violent protests • History of executions

Impact •Severity of religious conflict in Iran•Destruction of infrastructure

Role and Responsibility •Support Canada as an ambassador of peace•Restrict strict control

'Children screaming' as migrant boat sinks; At least 27 dead; Vessel dashed on rocks off Christmas IslandBonnie Malkin. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. A.15

Dozens of refugees die after boat hits rocky islandBonnie Malkin. Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Sask.: Dec 16, 2010. pg. C.12





Issues: •Immigration Laws •Asylum seekers

Players:•Refugees•Australian citizens (newspaper)•Australian government

Background:•History of human rights violations•Human trafficking, stoning, executions•Refugees seeking asylum before•Border protection

Impact:• Refugees gain more attention • People attempting to rescue refugees emotionally affected• Whose problem is this?

Role and Responsibility: • Become more aware on global issues• Donate to organizations like “International Campaign for Human

Rights in Iran” • Advocate for more options for refugees

HUMAN RIGHTSJoanna Slater, Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Nov 10, 2010. pg. A.1

Fashion police back on job in Iran; Religious leaders crack down on 'immodest dress' and bad hijabsRASA SOWLAT. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Jun 29, 2010. pg. A.17

Mrs. Harper talks Iran, rightsAnonymous. The Province. Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 24, 2010. pg. A.27







Issues:•Iran and UN Women•Stoning controversy •Countries pushing others out of UN council •Fashion police taken too far

Players: •Iran (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) •UN•United States, Canada and Australia•Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani •Harpers, Peter Mansbridge, Lloyd Robertson, former Miss Canada

Background: •International outcry •Verdict suspended•Public Trial

Impact: •Formation of UN Women•Discrediting of Iran as a nation

Role and Responsibility: •Sign petitions to free her•Watch UN Women’s progress•Support governments who wish to create change

Exiled for LoveMarc Colbourne. Briar Patch. Regina: Jul/Aug 2010. Vol. 39, Iss. 4; pg. 14, 4 pgsIranian teacher trade unionist executedAnonymous. ATA News. Edmonton: Jun 1, 2010. Vol. 44, Iss. 18; pg. 3, 1 pgs

U.S. general calls Iran a 'thugocracy'Anonymous. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alta.: Mar 8, 2010. pg. A.5




Issues:•Torture•Secretive, confused trials •Hijacked elections

Players: •Immigration Canada•Education International•Iran Government•Iranian Court System

Background:•Religious influence in law•Severe punishment•Violent reactions •International sanctions

Impact•Instability •Emergence of organizations•Activists

Role and Responsibility: •Sign online petitions•Support refugee acceptance•Support the search for a solution

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