Iranian foreign policy is famously difficult to comprehend. When Leonhart Rauwolf, a German physician and traveler, visited Persia in 1573, he described negotiating with the Iranians as a daunting experience. From the 16th century to modern times, the leaders of Iran have dealt with the world duplicitously, developing a reputation for evasiveness and strategic procrastination. […]
Understanding Iranian Foreign Policy
Tehran’s reputation for deception overshadows its basic desire for respect and recognition.
