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Debate: Boycott or Participation
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2025-08-11
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This debate confronts Iran's electoral participation dilemma. Mohsen Berahani argues that mass non-participation sends a powerful message to authorities, yet warns that abstention in subsequent rounds may embolden hardliners. Mohammad Taghi Akbarnezhademphasizes that regime Read more…This debate confronts Iran's electoral participation dilemma. Mohsen Berahani argues that mass non-participation sends a powerful message to authorities, yet warns that abstention in subsequent rounds may embolden hardliners. Mohammad Taghi Akbarnezhademphasizes that regime restrictions have intensified post-2009 and after Women, Life, Freedom protests. They discuss whether electoral engagement or boycott better serves democratic aspirations and national interests amid constrained political freedom. Close