Iran after the Protests: A False Stability
Iran after the Protests: A False Stability

Author(s): Karol Wasilewski
Subject(s): National Economy, Civil Society, Governance, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Iran; protests; economic reforms; ruling elite; political scene; Middle Eastern conflicts; nuclear deal;
Summary/Abstract: The protests in Iran underscored both the requirement for deep economic reforms and the tensions in the Iranian ruling elite. President Hassan Rouhani’s reform proposals may generate further tensions, and the result of reforms may influence the shape of the Iranian political scene in the longer term. Although the protesters criticised Iran’s engagement in Middle Eastern conflicts, it is unlikely that the authorities will decide to limit it. Yet, the Iranian government will strengthen efforts to ensure an EU guarantee for the nuclear deal.

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