Friday, October 24, 2008

Who is taking the advantage?

Iran is playing a more important role and is to be defined with a new external image in the world. It is not necessarily good for Iranian people though. Firstly, there are obvious facts that can prove Iran has the tools to have a more effective influence in the middle east both politically and economically. The new tool which is implemented after 1978's revolution, is religion. There is also energy market in which Iran has an important role.
After invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq by the USA, two major enemies of the Islamic Republic have been destroyed. Therefore, Islamic Republic took the advantage of this and developed their influence in these countries using the tool "religion". And now by funding Gas Cartel, with contribution of Russia and Qatar, they are trying to initiate another big tool to have more share in decision making.
Having said these, there are Iranian people who want peace, better economical situation and freedom. I hope there will be some ways to give people more of what they want. Iranian people need to re-define themselves in this whole new world and have a bigger share of happiness.

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