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Iran's War Ends, Instability and Civil Struggles Persist
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- The twelve-day war in Iran has concluded, yet violence and instability remain a concern for civil society's future.
- The government faces legitimacy issues due to declining support and ineffective anti-Western messaging.
- War conditions have limited civil activism, resulting in arrests and internet restrictions.
- Conversely, conflict may drive governments to pursue increased societal support, potentially enhancing civil society.
