Could the Iranian Economy Sink Rouhani?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is expected to win re-election this May, because he has generally done what he said he would do, and because every president of the Islamic Republic before him has served two terms. But if he loses, he can blame his harsh economic policies, which delivered too little, too late.
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CAMBRIDGE – For a “managed democracy,” Iran holds remarkably unpredictable presidential elections. And the upcoming election on May 19 is no exception, given that the incumbent, Hassan Rouhani, is facing a tough conservative challenger.