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Ignoring the outcome of the Iranian elections, they illuminated the divisions in Iranian society—not just between the working-class Ahmadinejad supporters and the wealthier, better-educated backers of Mousavi. It also put the internal rivalries at the highest levels of the Iranian government on public display for the first time.
Joe Klein, one of our nation’s most astute political observers, was in Iran for ten days before and after the elections. He will assess the political process and the mood in Iran today. Joe Klein is an author, political journalist, and columnist for TIME. His weekly column, In the Arena, covers national and international affairs and won the National Headliner Award for best magazine column. A veteran of nine presidential campaigns, he has been praised for his "dogged reporting, a thorough, subtle grasp of issues, and a cleareyed, compelling style."
Klein is the author of Primary Colors; The Running Mate; The Natural: The Misunderstood Presidency of Bill Clinton, and Politics Lost: How American Politics Was Trivialized By People Who Think You’re Stupid. Klein graduated from The University of Pennsylvania with a degree in American civilization and is a former Guggenheim Fellow. He appears frequently on Meet the Press and The Chris Matthews Show. |
