Economist Podcasts Forgoing a song: protest inside and beyond Iran
Nov 25, 2022
In this dialogue, Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent, sheds light on the poignant Iranian protests and the striking silence of the national football team during the World Cup. Callum Williams, a senior economics writer, offers a sobering analysis of the global economic outlook, hinting at an impending recession that may not quell inflation. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe reflects on Hebe de Bonafini, a symbol of resilience against state brutality in Argentina, tracing her journey from personal loss to powerful activism.
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World Cup Protest
- Iran's football team protested the regime by remaining silent during the national anthem at the World Cup.
- Their captain later expressed public condolences to bereaved families in Iran.
Divisive Silence
- The Iranian team's silence was divisive, with some praising their bravery and others criticizing them for not going far enough.
- Iranian state television cut the broadcast during the anthem, signaling the government's disapproval.
Ongoing Protests and Child Casualties
- Protests in Iran, sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, continue with a cyclical pattern of subsiding and reigniting.
- Tragically, a nine-year-old boy, Kian Pirfalak, was recently shot dead by security forces, further fueling public anger.