Connections, Connections

Like the revolutions in Thailand, The Iranian revolution was unsuccessful because it was merely a demonstration that didn't make any long-term changes. Iran is led by a dictator, and while Thailand is technically a monarchy, its leadership has also become incredibly controlling and corrupt lately. Thailand's richest citizens are suddenly appearing influential in the political scene, pointing to a potentially rising anarchy. Both country's citizens now live in fear of the omnipotent power of the government, and have made very little leeway towards changing it.

One similarity between the revolts in these countries is the strategic way they are being advertised. The Thai protest that took place through April and May was located in the commercial center of the city, affecting Thailand's economy and industrial progress. This made the protest completely visible to all of Thaiwan and the surrounding countries that are engaged economically with Thaiwan. Similarly, Iranians are taking their revolution online with web comics and youtube videos advertising Iran's revolutions. Although they both took different approaches, the revolutionaries of both countries have the same goal: get the word out to as many people as possible by using a medium that might not typically be associated with revolution.

Both revolutions have also come into some form of contact with other countries. The U.S. is heavily involved in Iran, placing economic and military sanctions on the country. The protesters in Thaiwan have been contacted by many outside bodies, including the US, Britain, and France, who all begged them to stop protesting. Both revolutions are facing opposition not only from within their own country, but from other countries who are affected by Thai and Iranian economies.