Talking about being independent in the 21st century when the world is becoming "smaller" and people are integrating and depending on each other more than ever, is utterly moronic. Every country in the world needs to cooperate with others. Worse is living in another country that is open and free yet admiring that kind of closed-mindedness for others who suffer from it.
In any case, IR is far more dependent on others than the Shah ever was. You can't talk about independence when your cost of living is dependent on a change in US policy.
Only a complete moron believes IR is independent of foreign influence.
In any case, IR is far more dependent on others than the Shah ever was. You can't talk about independence when your cost of living is dependent on a change in US policy.
Only a complete moron believes IR is independent of foreign influence.