Iran's young opposition: Youth in post-revolutionary Iran
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The Iranian youth, which comprise of nearly 70% of its population of 68 million people, are factual opposition to the Islamic Republic in post-revolutionary Iran. The development of the latest communication network devices have allowed Iranian youth to circumvent the rules and regulations of the regime by expressing themselves and communicating above the grid through digital, audio an visual media, changed their way of thinking and created new opportunities to work with the them to bring about democracy on their terms and conditions.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2006
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Youth and nationalism in Japan
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The research polls indicate that the Japanese youths are becoming more and more nationalistic and the signs of change from the conventional postwar pacifism to nationalism may lead to modifications in the dynamics of international relations in East Asia. The causes that lead to the shift like global context, media and intellectuals, internet, the fall of the leftist parties, the growing popularity of nationalist magna (Japanese comic books) and international sporting events are discussed.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2006
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Russian youth policy: Shaping the nation-state's future
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All the post-Soviet states are engaged in the task of building their nations, which includes the task of developing new government establishments and setting up new systems of law and order based on socialization of youth, thereby revealing the importance of loyal and actively involved youth in the successful building of a nation. The trend of youth policymaking in Russia, the framework of the related legislation and the nature of political process involved are examined.
Publication Name: SAIS Review
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0036-0775
Year: 2006
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