The pathology of the forest movement and its impact on the national security of Iran at that time

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Political Science, Neishabour Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Neishabour Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neishabour, Iran

10.30510/psi.2022.301985.2210

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the opportunities and threats created by the Jungle Movement on the national security of Iran at that time. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical and historical. The result of this research showed that Mirza Koochak Khan in 1300 solar year, passed resolutions in the forest movement, the most important of which were the fundamental reforms of all the circles of the country; In a way that ensures the internal security and freedom of the Iranian people and the protection of foreign interests. Also, the care of the cabinet in terminating the contracts that are against the national authority and diligence in fulfilling the obligations that are in maintaining the freedom and independence of the Iranian government. It is concluded that in the Jungle Movement, the political method led by Mirzakoochak Khan and their main goal in establishing national security in Iran was based on axes and their goal was to establish national security. Also, according to the agreement reached by the leaders of the movement and the Bolsheviks, a delegation consisting of Iranian and Russian members called "Rukmeh" (formed in Rasht and assumed the leadership of the movement assumed that the agreement threatened national security and opportunities in Iran.

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