Here is something I wrote for policymic An unprecedented number of Iranians at home and abroad participated in the 11th presidential elections in the Islamic Republic. In a striking repudiation of the ultraconservatives who wield power in Iran, voters overwhelmingly elected a mild-mannered cleric who advocates greater personal freedoms and a more conciliatory approach to … Continue reading Hassan Rouhani: Iran’s New President Will Build Alliances With India and Afghanistan