Śakra
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I understand there are many factors involved. I named those countries as examples of small countries that can have high populations and be succesfull. their success comes from industry and service jobs that leech off of that true.
But that doesn't take away from what I said. you need industry and resources to be successful. Some overwhelmingly advanced nations can get it done without resources (like the ones I mentioned) but its a lot easier if you have resources. and iran has hit the jackpot on that front. Iran is a resource rich country that many times larger then them so there is absolutely no excuse.
I used that to make the case that as a country, iran has the capacity to support a population much larger then 80m.
the Saudis have like the 3rd highest military budget in the world. and have made no secret of who they are aiming this at. irans response to this is to spend 2% of gdp~ on defence. do you really think this government is going to take the proactive step of building up water infrastructure before instructing people to get busy? is that realistic?
when you get you population up. its not going to be a case of 20million people randomly appear of out nowhere to cause water shortages. there will be a gradual increase in population. water infastracture will be unable to keep up, and that will force the government to invest or face the political reality of your population dying of thirst. that Is the only realistic way the Iranian government (and most governments)will invest. lets not kid ourselves.
I understand having population is not all roses. But a nation needs to have short term and long term objectives. It is without question in my opinion that as a strategic objective. It is absolutely fundamental that a country grows. IF your not growing you might as well give up. this is especially the case for iran locked In an existential battle. you cannot use short term economics to destroy long term strategic planning. that is treason. and I feel very strongly about it.
fundamentally. it is in irans interest to have a larger and growing population. it is without question that there is a direct connection between national power and population. india is a good example. by every standard measure they are an African country . Their population is the only thing that makes them relevant.
and in terms of negatives. that's completely untrue as well. Indians have actually never been wealthier in their history. There is just modern technology today for us to view their lifestyles. an average indian 100, 200 years ago was far worse off then he is today. To make a connection between their relatively poor standards of living and a high population would be completely false.
Keep our name out of your mouth. By all standards of measure iran is the poorest oil-rich country. God blessed you with oil and you did nothing to capitalize on it.
