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Economic Crisis First Order of Business for Iran’s Rowhani

The unexpected victory of centrist candidate Hasan Rowhani in Iran’s presidential election signals a significant shift in Iranian politics. It is expected that Rowhani’s victory will help improve Iran’s political environment and restore some limited civil and political rights. But Rowhani’s first order of business is likely to be Iran’s economy, which has deteriorated sharply since the middle of last year.

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Global Insights: In Azerbaijan, Low Expectations for Changes in Iran Relations

Azerbaijani foreign policy officials and analysts see few signs that the election of Hasan Rowhani as Iran’s next president will bring about any meaningful changes in Iran’s foreign policies—whether regarding Israel, Tehran’s controversial nuclear program or Azerbaijan’s tense relationship with the Islamic Republic.

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