Could Iran Be Following a Soviet Model Toward Downfall?
is celebrated in the West for his pragmatic approach to state planning and international relations. But by another perspective, Mr. Rouhani is making a series of mistakes that could imperil the state he seeks to revive. Two years into his tenure, there is scant evidence that he intends to embark on structural changes necessary to resolve Iran’s mounting economic problems. Inflation and unemployment plague Iran, while rampant corruption remains unaddressed. Like Russia’s former Communist leaders, Mr. Rouhani appears to hope that sanctions ...
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