Rouhani and Iran's nuclear program

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The election of Hassan Rouhani constitutes an opportunity to change the nature of the relationship between Iran and the West, but it should be approached realistically and with an eye on the domestic determinants and repercussions of engagementFo"T5««6T His victory represents a broad coalition of interests that share a common dislike of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his policies.

In effect, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had to adhere to the demands of a ‘baronial revolt’, aggravated by the political and economic crisis engulfing the countryro^rj^vner For all the positive change that rouhanis speech has shown regarding politics and society, Iran’s immediate policy is being directed towards economic stabilisation through sanctions reliefFo"rs’'^"6T This has been reflected in the new directions of the foreign-policy establishment, led by new Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, with an ambitious timeline for a solution to the nuclear crisis