VOL. XL No. 2202-June-1997IRANIran: What Does The Surprise Result Of The Presidential Election Portend?by Gary Sick

The unexpected outcome of the 23 May presidential election in Iran clearly marks an event of major international significance. In the following article, written specially for MEES, Mr. Gary Sick examines the background to the election and the policy planks of the new President, as well as his likely future options and problems; and looks at the implications for the West of this...