The state of the Iranian state

My Armenian Iranian friends tell me a lot about the state of the Iranian state -- or the lack thereof. I was surprised to hear that there are no taxes in Iran, neither direct or indirect. Sounds like paradise for neo-liberals -- besides the absence of liberal rights. And in return for the 0% tax... Continue Reading →

12 August 2008 3

Armenian Iranian refugees in Vienna

In Vienna I have been living in a student hall of residence for two years. Not all rooms are rented to students. Some are also rented to Iranian refugees of Armenian decent -- the most important Christian minority in Iran. The manager of the house is Armenian himself. But apparently there is no philanthropy there,... Continue Reading →

28 July 2008 3

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