https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/11/09/revolution/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 01:16:29 -0400<![CDATA[Several thoughtful people have commented on an unusual element in the Iranian revolutionary movement, aka “The Green Path of Hope.”  Although there is a troika (Mousavi, Karroubi and Khatami) that inspires many of the movement’s participants, there seems to be a lack of top-down leadership.  Indeed, Mousavi has been at pains to say that the people are the true leaders, that he is not creating a political movement but a “social network,” and that the strength of the Green Path derives from the spontaneous and creative actions of millions of Iranians.]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:49:49 -0500<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/11/09/revolution-n186697