Assignment #2

1. What are some historical ties since 1914 between Iran and India?
March 4th, 2007 - Iran enters South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation with India’s support
1990’s - Iran and India are both party to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan against the Taliban
Sept 10th, 1996 – The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes, according to the United Nations Treaty Collection. India and Iran are both party to this treaty

What are some historical ties since 1914 between Iran and Israel?
Iran and Israel recognized each other until 1979 when the Islamic Republic was established.

2. Has Iran fought any wars or battles directly, indirectly, or through proxy since 1914 against Israel or India?
Although Israel and Iran have not fought a direct war, this type of warfare is predicted to occur. Iran has indirectly fought Israel by supporting Palestine’s fight to destroy Israel. Iran also supports Hezbollah's fighting Israel in Lebanon.

India and Iran have never fought directly, but the Islamic Republic has a religious connection to Pakistan and supports the nation. Therefore, Iran indirectly fought India.

3. Does Iran have any significant religious disagreements with Israel or India?
Iran and India have had some religious conflicts because of the Muslim-Hindu issues in the past. The religions have different ideas about God and society. The conflict has spread and continues more aggressively today in Kashmir. Pakistan wants control over the area partially because of the large Muslim population that exists there.

Iran and Israel consistently have religious issues as well. Many believe the religious conflicts are a large obstacle holding these two nations from more peaceful relations. Some even believe that Iran’s antipathy for the Jews is so strong that it is trying to do repeat what Hitler did to the Jews. These beliefs originate from Iran’s multiple threats against Israel. The threats contain a very serious tone that worries many. The remarks have almost reached as far back as the beginning of Israel’s existence as a state.

4. Historically, have the relationships between India and Iran, and Israel and Iran been amicable, hostile, or neutral?
Between Iran and Israel, the relationship has been hostile because Iran consistently threatens Israel. These threats led to Israel’s warning that is ready to take military actions against Iran if necessary. More recently, US Army officials have stated that Israel might even attack Iran. It seems as though both sides have their hands on the button, but neither will push it. Iran also wants to wipe Israel off of the map and does not even formally recognize Israel as a nation. Therefore, a détente will not be made in the coming years.

Between Iran and India, the relationship has been relatively neutral. There has not been the extreme hostility of Iran towards Israel, but the two are not amicable. Most of their issues stem from religious differences. Even these differences do not lead to any serious threats or fighting. They get along well in matters such as anti-Taliban groups. There should not be any serious problems between these nations individually in the near future.

5. How do your government systems compare?
Iran has a theocratic republic, India has a parliamentary democracy, and Israel has a parliamentary democracy.

6. What major military and political treaties does Iran share with India or Israel since The Treaty of Versailles?
Iran and Israel – None
Iran and India – None

7. Is Iran currently recognized by the United Nations?
Yes, the United Nations recognizes Iran.

8. Does Iran share the same type of economic system as Israel or India?
Iran’s economy is a mixture of central planning, state ownership and limited private enterprise. India’s economy has a market-based system. This is more similar to pure capitalism than Iran’s economy. Israel’s economy is similar to Iran’s in that there is some state ownership and some private activity.