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INTRODUCTION
For over a hundred years, the people of Iran have struggled to implement a democratic system of governance, only to be repeatedly foiled by international intervention, historical circumstance, and even their own national leaders. Today, Iran is once again at a crossroads, with profound implications for the future of democracy in the nation and perhaps even the region. When the dust of the post-electoral crisis of June 2009 settles, Iran could become a vibrant, representative democracy with rights and liberties secured for all its citizens, or, conversely, a repressive dictatorship in which only the powerful can truly prosper. We have created The Week in Green with Hamid Dabashi: A Window into the Iranian Civil Rights Movement to help ward off this second possibility while striving for the first.

The Week in Green with Hamid Dabashi is a weekly broadcast supporting the civil rights movement in Iran. We seek to provide our viewers with the latest relevant news from inside and outside of Iran, sophisticated analysis of various aspects of the movement, and endorse and support those seeking greater openness in Iranian civil society and democratic institutions. In doing so, we hope to keep the information channels open, sustain international focus on the struggles of the Iranian people, encourage and unite those struggling for meaningful change, and ultimately realize the dream of a truly democratic Iran.

THE HOST
We are honored to have the illustrious Hamid Dabashi as the host of The Week in Green with Hamid Dabashi. Born in Ahvaz, Iran, Hamid Dabashi is one of the worlds leading authorities on Iranian society and culture. The author of 18 books and hundreds of scholarly articles, Professor Dabashi holds the prestigious Hagop Kevorkian Chair of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature at Columbia University in New York City. A committed teacher for nearly three decades, Dabashi is also an internationally renowned public speaker, a respected cultural critic, a current affairs essayist, and a staunch anti-war activist.

THE FORMAT
Each episode of The Week in Green with Hamid Dabashi is anchored by an analytical interview offering topical insights into various aspects of the movement with one or more prominent guests. Additionally, episodes may also feature informative segments reviewing the latest news and developments; coverage of conferences in and around New York City; performances by Iranian musicians, poets, and other artists; footage from protests, rallies, and vigils; and other relevant content as available. The show is broadcast and subtitled in both English and Persian.

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