AK Ramakrishnan

AK Ramakrishnan is a Professor at the Centre for West Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of International Studies and the author of US Perceptions of Iran: Approaches & Policies (2008). He has expertise in Iranian politics, international relations, and Middle Eastern studies. In this article, he provides an expert explanation of the impact of Ebrahim Raisi's death on Iran's political system and its potential ramifications.

Biography:  https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/an-expert-explains-what-ebrahim-raisis-death-means-for-iran-9341438/

72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The article provides a clear and balanced overview of Iran's political system and its leaders. However, it does not mention any potential conflicts of interest or biases that the author may have.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest mentioned in the article.

Contradictions

5%

Examples:

  • The article states that Raisi was born in 1960, educated in Islamic law and jurisprudence at the Qom seminary, and died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. However, it does not mention any contradictions or inconsistencies within these statements.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no deceptive practices mentioned in the article.

Recent Articles

Iran's Uncertain Future: Acting President Mohammad Mokhber Takes Charge After Ebrahim Raisi's Sudden Death

Iran's Uncertain Future: Acting President Mohammad Mokhber Takes Charge After Ebrahim Raisi's Sudden Death

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Iran's political landscape is in flux following the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Raisi, a hardline leader and potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leaves behind internal challenges and external pressures including economic sanctions and reformist demands for democratic reforms. Acting President Mohammad Mokhber faces the task of stabilizing the country amidst uncertainty, while international reactions range from moments of silence to condemnation of Raisi's human rights abuses. The outcome of upcoming elections on June 28th will determine Iran's future policies and relations with the US.