Iran Country Briefing: Implications of the 2009 Iranian presidential elections

Seminar Background

The 2009 presidential elections in Iran will be keenly watched in the West. There is speculation that the results of the ongoing US policy review toward the Middle Eastern state will not be revealed until the identity of the next Iranian president is clear. What is almost certain, however, is that the incumbent president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is being challenged from both the ranks of reformists but also hardliners among far right Islamists. Meanwhile, there is also a debate about the utility of a “national unity government” given the external pressures Tehran is facing. In this seminar, Jane’s will assess the candidates, the issues and potential consequences of the election result.

On the domestic front, two main issues will be at the centre stage in the election debate: the economy and social reform. These are the two issues that appear as most significant to the estimated 46 million eligible voters and likely where Ahmadinejad’s policies will be most rigorously challenged in the election process.

Attend this 60 minute online presentation hosted by Jane’s Intelligence Review and -

Understand whether from the outside perspective, a new president can have an impact on Iran’s foreign policy, and in which arenas?
Examine the Iranian perceptions of and strategies toward Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf States?
Hear what impact can the election result have on Tehran’s future nuclear program policies

The presentation will include a comprehensive question and answer session during which you will be able to explore and discuss the topic with Jane's analysts in greater detail.

Join this online seminar for just £ 199 (+ 15% VAT for UK customers only) and receive a free copy of Jane's Intelligence Review (click here for further details) as well as archive access to the full presentation and simultaneous audio recording.