Tag "Hassan Rouhani"
Institutional reform and private sector legitimacy key to reducing instability risk in Iran
Protests and instability could erupt again if key structural issues are not addressed and economic growth does not trickle down to most Iranians over the medium-term.
The Week Ahead: 7-13 January 2018
North and South Korea prepare for Olympic talks. Iran protests raise more questions. Consumer Electronic Show lights up Vegas. U.S. budget showdown looms. All in The Week Ahead.
Protests spell trouble for Iranian government and JCPOA
Iranians are growing increasingly frustrated with corruption and economic mismanagement. What are the consequences for the regime?
Trump’s short-sighted stance on Iran leaves door open for China
Trump’s refusal to re-certify the JCPOA nuclear deal is likely to push Iran closer to China, which has become a major Iranian trading partner.
Trump’s attack on nuclear deal is bad news for Iran – and for America
Trump’s comments about the Iran nuclear deal will have implications for the agreement, for US diplomacy and for the business climate.
The Energy Briefing: Implications of Iran gas deal with France’s Total
Iran has concluded a $5.9 billion deal with a consortium led by French Total, a victory for Hassan Rouhani’s administration and even prospective investors.
Rouhani, Trump, and Theresa May: Is rapprochement dead?
Rouhani and his reformist allies rode their platform of social moderation and international engagement to crushing victories.
Iranian elections highlight future challenges
Less than two months before Iran elects its next president, the country faces a set of political and economic challenges. The outcome of the elections will have a significant impact
The rise of Iran’s e-commerce industry
The internet is often a boon for business, which is especially true in Iran, where the online market has expanded significantly over the last three years.
What Khamenei’s approval of the nuclear deal means for Iran’s political future
The Iranian nuclear deal was not just a victory for Rouhani — it was a carefully calculated move by Ayatollah Khamenei. In approving the deal, he has opened the door