May 2010
2 posts
Yes, We Take Dollars
If you recall, a few years ago a lot of stink was made about Iran moving the currency used in its oil transactions from the dollar to the euro. This fit neatly into the swirling conspiracies of the day. For US hawks, this was a sign that Iran was an “ideological” actor hellbent on undermining US hegemony in the global economy. For some on the political left, who also seem to equate...
Appearance at the Carnegie Endowment for... →
Last week I appeared on a panel on Iran’s economy at the Carnegie Endowment in DC which is now available to watch online. At least, it was supposed to be on Iran’s economy. But like many events in the beltway, it ended up becoming focused on US policy instead of actual events inside Iran. Still, some discussion is better than no discussion - I see that after my MERIP piece on...