IntroductionThe Partition of India is one of the most tragic and yet meaningful events in the world history. Surrounded by myriads of rumors and assumptions, the discussion on these events is continually expanded with new figures and statistics being added. Today, when the number of the people who eye witnessed...

IntroductionBoth Eastern and Western ancient history reflect how immensely powerful rulers have transformed nations in striking ways, and either strengthening or eroding them. When Ashoka, the Indian emperor reigning during the 3rd century BCE, is considered, it is usual that his impact on vastly expanding the territory of India is...

Iran has been a center of controversy in the recent years. Particularly, the nation’s poor relations with the United States have dominated the international political arena. Apart from the United States, Iran is also not in good terms with its Gulf neighbors such as Saudi Arabia. The United States and...

IntroductionThe following is an analysis of the domestic policies of the Shah of Iran concerning the economic factors that were the dominant reason the Iranian Revolution of 1979 took place. Further analysis will look at the ideology of Ayatollah Khomeini that was the second most dominant causal factor behind the...

During the 19th and early 20th century, the current territories of Iran and Iraq were controlled by the Qajar Persian/Iranian dynasty with regard to the former, and the Ottoman Empire with regard to the latter. Between these two geopolitical powers, who shared clearly shared borders, there was a natural tension...