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Show 52 vis-a-vis all other states" foreign policy (Ramazani, 1966:7). is concerned with two Based elements--objectives Also, until the twentieth century, "all other states" to those to neighboring countries or on was this definition, and actions. limited in meaning countries with vested interests; in regard Iran, it basically meant Russia and England. Iran and Russia. ,1 Russia, relative all the nations to arrive in Iran. Russia lagged behind influence the on One countries, was the last of for this late arrival is that reason the other nations in industrialization. politics and economy of Iran that of any other European country. European to other countries to gain more go to India via this easy route. was However, her far wider and deeper than Russia wanted to compete with the concessions from Iran and In a particulary to short time she exercised great influence in Iran. Russia Some of the control of was more granted numerous concessions by the Persian important of these include the following: fishing rights; a kings. complete the establishment of Iran's first bank; the estab lishment of part of the Persian railroad, along with the full use of the forests and mines; and, freedom for Russian merchants of customs and duties in Iran (Safavi, 1930:97-106). Because of Russian holdings in Iran, Russia sent troops to protect her wealth. The Russian bank loaned his court and feudals. Iran This great sums permitted (Malekzadeh, 1961:164). of money to the Russia even king and most of greater influence in |
