Public Law and Good Governance in Iran: Obstacles and Opportunities

The failure of the expected economic boom to materialise after the 2015 Nuclear Deal has many reasons, both external and domestic. Apart from regional and international factors (e.g. the withdrawal of the USA from the agreement and the imposition of further sanctions) that combined to negatively affect Iran’s prospects in this crucial period, a number of domestic factors prevented the realisation of the Deal’s economic promise, both cultural and structural. This presentation focuses on some practical obstacles arising from a complex domestic regulatory framework. At the same time, it sheds light on various opportunities Iran could have or has already exploited in this regard.