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UK and france industrialized centuries before Iran. Wtf are you talking about genius? Iran industrialized in the 50's and we're already catching up. For example we already produce more vehicles than GB. We've done things in a few decades which have taken these Europeans centuries, while under practical technological blockade from the West.With their population, Iran should compare themselves to UK, France, etc.
January 2012 is in the past just like January 2002.
Aren't we all living in the past?
With their population, Iran should compare themselves to UK, France, etc.
With so much sanctions and limitations, Iran should compare itself to N.Korea etc.
UK and france industrialized centuries before Iran. Wtf are you talking about genius? Iran industrialized in the 50's and we're already catching up. For example we already produce more vehicles than GB. We've done things in a few decades which have taken these Europeans centuries, while under practical technological blockade from the West.
You forgot that Iran needs to start obliterating the populations of Americas and Australia if it wants to compare itself with UK. Did not Britain do so in those continents? Isn't that how Britain, France and other Western and European countries became rich through colonization and stealing of resources?
Canadian guy giving history listens. Iran never tried to conquer Greece per say. The first time Iran invaded them was because they sponsored an uprising in Asia Minor.You assume it is easy to sail across the world against the wind. You also assume it is a walk in the park to conquer entire landmasses with a handfull of soldiers. Ask Iran, they tried many times with the Greeks.
The Arabs also did the same, albeit they never had the naval capability to reach the new world. What explains their current state today?
Anyhow I doubt the ability to harness electricity, or the steam engine was the result of colonizing others.
You assume it is easy to sail across the world against the wind. You also assume it is a walk in the park to conquer entire landmasses with a handfull of soldiers. Ask Iran, they tried many times with the Greeks.
The Arabs also did the same, albeit they never had the naval capability to reach the new world. What explains their current state today?
What the Europeans did in Africa by enslaving people is unique to white people. There are records of payments to workers in IRan. Cyrus the Great is famous for not using slaves in the country. There are thousands of stone slabs with payment records to stone masons etc... Iran had North Africa and could have had the rest of Africa if it wanted. But we paid Egyptian stone masons instead of enslaving them.
Prior to 1967 Germany gave assistance. Without the following Israel would have problems competing with Jordan never mind Iran:
Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date,
the United States has provided Israel $115 billion in bilateral assistance. Almost all U.S. bilateral
aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance, although in the past Israel also received
significant economic assistance. Strong congressional support for Israel has resulted in Israel
receiving benefits not available to any other countries; for example, Israel can use some U.S.
military assistance both for research and development in the United States and for military
purchases from Israeli manufacturers. In addition, all U.S. assistance earmarked for Israel is
delivered in the first 30 days of the fiscal year, while most other recipients normally receive aid in
installments. In addition to receiving U.S. State Department-administered foreign assistance,
Israel also receives funds from annual defense appropriations bills for joint U.S.-Israeli missile
defense programs.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf
I have noticed in recent months articles on Iranian science doing well cropping up on the forum all the time.
On almost each and every occasion Israeli or Saudis have questioned the sources and suggested that maybe it is propaganda.
I myself have felt that maybe the Iranians are working harder as they are under sanctions etc. This is relevant to us Pakistanis as we are often sanctioned by America or threatened with sanctions. In any event I am happy for my Iranian brothers.
I have gone to an independent site and it allows us to compare countries.
SCImago Journal Rank
SCImago Journal Rank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
No one can say this is an Israeli or Iranian source etc.
In the first search I have compared Iran Israel Saudi and Pakistan. I am shocked Iran is was ahead of all other 3 Saudi are bottom. Though Pakistan and Saudis would appear to be getting better Pakistan is ahead os Saudi.
The shocking thing is that Iran is miles ahead of Israel and is going further. This must be particularly pleasing for Iranians cos whilst they have sanctions to cope with Israel is the only country that gets hard cash grants from America for its research in science.
SJR - Compare countries