Rouhani vs. the IRGC Economy

Operating a vast economic empire, the IRGC is the most important economic force in Iran. Despite his victory, Rouhani will likely continue to face challenges in trying to reign in the IRGC.

by Nader Habibi

In May 2017, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won a second term in a landslide victory, propelled by voters who embraced his message of economic and political reform. While this may same like a mandate to continue to his push for domestic economic reforms and the expansion of trade and investment ties with the West, at least one major obs…