Anglo-Iranian Relations During World War I - 9781138963542

Taylor & Francis

This book analyzes such diplomacy as an example of great power politics in regional affairs, examining Britain's concern to maintain stability in Iran and exclude foreign interests from the Persian Gulf and the approaches to India. > A study of Anglo-Iranian relations during World War I. This book analyzes such diplomacy as an example of great power politics in regional affairs, examining Britain's concern to maintain stability in Iran and exclude foreign interests from the Persian Gulf and the approaches to India. > Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Crisis of War and Neutrality August, 1914 \u2013 January, 1915; Chapter 3 The Search for an Accommodation: The Moratorium March, 1915 to November, 1916; Chapter 4 The Search for an Accommodation: The Sipahsalar Agreement of August, 1916; Chapter 5 The South Persia Rifles; Chapter 6 A True and Lasting Order: Search for a Post-War Policy; conclusion Conclusion;