Winds of Change: The Future of Democracy in Iran

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Winds of Change:
The Future of Democracy in Iran
Author Reza Pahlavi
Publication date
2002

Winds of Change: The Future of Democracy in Iran is a book written by Reza Pahlavi, former Crown Prince of Iran. The book is dedicated to the future of Iran. In his book, he advocates the principles of freedom, democracy and human rights for his countrymen. [1] [2] The book was published in 2002 in English by Regnery Publishing, and later into Persian.

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  1. Joel C. Rosenberg Inside the Revolution: How the Followers of Jihad, Jefferson, and Jesus Are Battling to Dominate the Middle East and Transform the World 1414363982 - 2011 "In 2002, Pahlavi published a manifesto entitled Winds of Change: The Future of Democracy in Iran. He also created a Web site (www.rezapahlavi.org) further explaining his case for democracy. He has traveled all over the U.S. and the world, ..."
  2. Ilan Berman Tehran Rising: Iran's Challenge to the United States p 202 0742549054 - 2007 40. Johnson and Dale, "How to Reinvigorate U.S. Public Diplomacy," 4. 41. Pahlavi clearly spells out his political objectives in his book, Winds of Change: The Future of Democracy in Iran (Washington: Regnery Publishing, 2002). 42.