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What is going on in Iran right now that is preventing democracy and not allowing them a powerful position in the world?

Graham Cromie , MA Politics & Human Rights, University of Essex (2013) "As the west demonstrates, the UK, US and much of Western Europe are ‘democracies’ in name but aren’t very democratic in practice. it’s the same problem. Elites control too much the levers of power, corruption is endemic at many levels and citizen engagement is at an all time low. Its probably the same issues in Iran. Everyone is fighting the same fight. We should all form a global coalition for anti-corruption and ethical good governance. that’s something that crosses borders and is truly universal, unlike just the western concept of ‘democracy promotion’." Zhang Dayu , PhD candidate Physics & Optics "First of all democracy has little to do with powerful. None of the world leader, ever, became powerful because of democracy or were democratic. What’s preventing democracy? I can think of three general reasons, from a pure outside perspective, I have

Greece Golden Visa

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Greece Residency/Citizenship by Investment Question: ”How do I become a resident or citizen of Greece?" Answer: The government of Greece is offering Greek residency and citizenship (European citizenship) to foreign investors who contribute to the country's economic development. The country has produced streamlined legislation to create an efficient process by which non-EU residents may obtain a residence permit - and citizenship if so desired - based on investing into Greek real estate. The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residency by investment routes to Europe. The Greek permanent residency program ("Greece Golden Visa") allow applicants to live in Greece indefinitely and lifts traveling restrictions and elaborate visa requirements across the EU. The Program grants visa free access to the Schengen Zone to the applicant as well as the family within 2 months of submitting an application. Applicants may acquire Greek