Abstract

Letter From Iran: Getting to Know Ahmadinejad

Offers a look at Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Pressures placed on Ahmadinejad by the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency; Claims of Iranian citizens that Ahmadinejad is committed to the poor and to social justice; Report that Iran has been referred to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear program; Visit of Ahmadinejad to New York City and the United Nations to discuss the need for increased Third World representation in international organizations; Report that Ahmadinejad insists Iran has the right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy activities; Discussion of Ahmadinejad's cabinet appointments; Failure of reforms under the previous administration to bring about economic relief; Increase of conservatism and decline of freedoms under Ahmadinejad.