Mir Hossein Mousavi is the most unlikely revolutionary leader imaginable.

The waves of change are indeed sweeping across the shores of the Middle East and North Africa. However, the Islamist regime in Iran is better geared to suppressing internal dissent than other regional autocracies and, therefore, has better prospects of surviving the crisis--for now at least.

Ten days after the blatantly rigged presidential election, Iran is descending into darkness.

There is no such thing as a free election in the Islamic Republic.

The Islamic Republic leadership will likely increase terror tactics to secure its survival in the face of a strengthening opposition.

These demonstrations may not topple the regime, but they serve as a reminder of the will of the Iranian people to resist dictatorship.

Four more years with Ahmadinejad will provide more change, but is it change for the better?

Iranians must resolve to overthrow the Revolution and its superstructure and create institutions that truly allow for representative government.