Monday, April 21, 2014
Iran:Little Change
Many Iranians are disappointed with President Rouhani and his unfulfilled promise of "transformation". Iran is still dealing with sociocultural restrictions, unemployment, and downward social mobility. President Rouhani's first six months of presidency has only made breakthroughs in international negotiations but had neglected to "transform" Iran into a prosperous country. He is neglecting to address the main issues that many Iranians must struggle with like unemployment. Tehran Bureau Correspondents founds that, "The Iranian economy shrank 2% in the past six months, according to official statistics, and consumer prices have increased 5.6% since Rouhani’s inauguration last August". The unemployment and inflation control has only gotten worse. many Iranians are growing impatient and many must turn to government handouts to stay above water. Basically, President Rouhani has done more harm then good. From the trading markets to un accessibility of medicated pills. Iran is slowly declining and the one who can take his country out of a state of loss, has not yet addressed ways in which he can improve the country. Through history, Iran has faced a number of leaders that weren't necessarily looking out for the peoples best interest. If President Rouhani makes strives to improve Iran's economy, I think Iran can one day become Democratic.
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I totally agree with you that Iran can become Democratic. However, they have a long way to go. I think that because Iran is a country that combines religion and state, it will take much longer to ever achieve democracy. The economy is a big issue that can lead to democracy but the religion plays a big part too. I really liked your article.
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