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Danny Postel

Danny Postel is associate director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver. He is the author of Reading ‘Legitimation Crisis’ in Tehran and coeditor of The People Reloaded: The Green Movement and the Struggle for Iran’s Future and The Syria Dilemma. He is a contributing editor of Logos: A Journal of Modern Society & Culture. His website is here. On Twitter: @dannypostel.

Truthout
Dec 10, 2017
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Op-Ed
War & Peace

Iranian Dissidents Explain Why They Support the Nuclear Deal

We know what politicians think about the Iran nuclear deal. How about asking some opponents of Iran’s regime?
by
Danny Postel,
In These Times
July 28, 2015
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Op-Ed

Memories of Galeano’s Fire: My Afternoon With the Late Uruguayan Writer

My heart has been heavy since learning of the death of Eduardo Galeano.
by
Danny Postel,
Pulse Media
April 26, 2015
Truthout
Interview
Environment & Health

Sectarianization: Steven Heydemann and Joshua Landis on the Trajectory of the Syrian Nightmare

Two leading Syria experts, Steven Heydemann and Joshua Landis, talk about the “big picture” of the Syrian conflict and the wider crisis.
by
Danny Postel,
Pulse Media
October 20, 2014
Truthout
Interview

The Crisis in Egypt Today: An Interview With Mohammad Fadel

An interview with Professor Mohammed Fadel on his recent analysis of the political situation in Egypt.
by
Danny Postel,
Critical Inquiry
October 16, 2013
Truthout
Review

Stumbling to Tehran: A Deeply Flawed Argument for a Very Good Idea

I vividly recall the excitement those of us in Chicago’s No War on Iran Coalition felt in October 2007 when Esquire published a profile – as the teaser…
by
Danny Postel,
SpeakOut
August 11, 2013
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News Analysis

Democratic Rhapsody and Anxiety in Post-Revolutionary Tunisia

“[Tunisian dictator] Ben Ali’s departure on January 14, 2011 released a host of formerly unaired and long-suppressed grievances. After decades of repression, many Tunisians are talking openly across…
by
Danny Postel,
SpeakOut
April 1, 2013
Truthout
Op-Ed

Hugo Chávez & the Middle East: Which Side Was He On?

Most of the postmortem commentary on Hugo Chávez has focused on his domestic legacy in Venezuela, his wider regional legacy within Latin America, and what we might call…
by
Danny Postel,
SpeakOut
March 11, 2013
Truthout
Op-Ed
Human Rights War & Peace

Iran, the Left and the Non-Aligned Movement: A Guide for the Perplexed

The bafflement about Iran so widespread on the Left has a long history.
by
Danny Postel,
SpeakOut
September 10, 2012
Truthout

Why Peace Activists Should Take an Active Interest in the Green Movement in Iran

We are peace activists and supporters of the Green movement in Iran. We adamantly oppose any military attack on Iran, and we stand in solidarity with the democratic…
by
Nader Hashemi &
Danny Postel,
The Fellowship of Reconciliation | Op-Ed
December 23, 2010
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