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A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso  Monday, March 17, 2003
The war is real!
Somehow, being busy with millions of things these days, I hadn't realized how we are on the brink of the war. Last week, on Wednesday afternoon Sandy Berger, the former National Security Advisor to President Clinton, was at Harvard to make a speech (see a report of what he said here). I missed his speech, because I had to go to a course that I really enjoy (Law and Development). On Thursday, however, together with a group of 15-20 other students, I had the opportunity to have lunch with him in a more informal setting. Only then, while listening to him, it really struck me that the war is REALLY going to happen! And, today, an hour and a half ago, at the school's Cafeteria which was packed, yet solemnly quite, I listened to George W. Bush, who made it clear that the war will start if Sadam doesn't leave Iraq within 48 hours. I don't know what to say or what to think.
Posted at 9:49 PM
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