The Iranian revolution and its impact on the future of Soviet-Iranian relations : an assessment.
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Authors
Masch, Donald George
Subjects
foreign relations
Iran
foreign relations
USSR
Soviet-Iranian relations
Shah of Iran
Iranian Revolution
Islamic Revolt
Persian Gulf
Iran
foreign relations
USSR
Soviet-Iranian relations
Shah of Iran
Iranian Revolution
Islamic Revolt
Persian Gulf
Advisors
Magnus, Ralph H.
Date of Issue
1980-06
Date
June 1980
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Iran has had a long history of relations with Czarist
and Soviet Russia, one which has often been characterized by
highly opportunistic attempts by Russian leaders to dominate
Iran. The development and success of the Islamic Revolt
which toppled Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, in
1979 had a profound effect on the Soviet-Iranian relationship.
Unsure of the eventual outcome, Moscow's leaders reacted
cautiously and at the same time opportunistically. The Soviet
aim was to avoid committing its support before the revolution's
outcome was clear; to protect Soviet interests which
could be affected by the instability in Iran; and yet to be
in a position to take advantage of whatever situation developed
as a result of the conflict. Despite its best efforts, however,
the Kremlin has been unable to exploit to any significant
degree the advantages thought to be inherent in the
overthrow of the Shah and the demise of American influence
in Iran, and finds itself instead confronted with a number of
issues which hinder its ability to do so.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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