VOL. XLII

No. 27

5-July-1999

IRAN

Iran: An Economy In Need Of Reform

by Eric Rouleau

Eric Rouleau headed the Middle East and east Mediterraneandepartment of the Paris daily Le Monde from 1955 to 1985, subsequently enteringthe diplomatic service. Between 1985 and 1992 he served successively asambassador to Tunisia, roving ambassador for President Francois Mitterand andambassador to Turkey. He is the author of several books and currently writesfor various French and international publications.

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