Tehran Makes Gains, But Concerns Persist About Regime Vulnerability.

Autor: Clawson, Patrick
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Zdroj: Washington Institute for Near East Policy: PolicyWatch; Jan2024, p1-4, 4p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the current state of the Iranian regime, highlighting its ability to drive economic growth, suppress mass protests, and expand its influence in neighboring countries. Despite concerns about the regime's vulnerability, it remains confident in its hold on power. The Iranian economy is performing well, with GDP growth outpacing that of the United States for several years. The regime benefits from oil income, but its economy is becoming less dependent on oil exports. Unemployment rates have decreased, although women still face economic marginalization. Inflation is a challenge, but the regime has adapted to high inflation due to sanctions. The article also mentions the regime's efforts to enforce religious garb rules for women and the challenges it faces in identifying a successor to the Supreme Leader. While the regime has made progress in national security, it has failed to protect its supporters and officials from attacks. The article concludes by discussing the regime's boldness in pursuing its interests and the potential for a nuclear breakout. [Extracted from the article]
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