Russia and Iran

This paper evaluates relations between Russia and Iran in terms of the two countries' political, economic and security interests, both regionally and vis-a-vis the West. It gives a detailed examination of military and nuclear cooperation, and questions the validity of the term "strategic partnership", which is frequently used to describe the Russian-Iranian relationship.
 
This paper evaluates relations between Russia and Iran in terms of the two countries' political, economic and security interests, both regionally and vis-a-vis the West. It gives a detailed examination of military and nuclear cooperation, and questions the validity of the term "strategic partnership", which is frequently used to describe the Russian-Iranian relationship.