Chogy
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Chogy do you think sanctions help countries like iran now and pakistan in the ninties to become self sufficient in wepon production? thinking of teach a man to fish rather than give a fish? Cos I think pakistani people would like america to help pakistan towards self self sufficiency rather than give aid which often gets nicked. Sorry am going a bit of thread will get off..
Do you mean sanctions force a country to be more independent? Maybe. The thing is, there is nothing stopping a nation who remains free to trade with all from starting their own native programs. That would actually be the best time to do it, because the country could obtain enough tech to kick-start their native programs.
There is strong evidence that the Shah had actually made that choice before the revolution... to become an innovator rather than just a client. He was in the process of installing or upgrading high-tech industrial facilities when the 1979 revolution halted it all. I base this from statements made by an Iranian expat Shah-era pilot living in Australia. He is adamant that the Shah was, in fact, going in this direction.
Budget is always a problem. Pakistan is doing what she can given their resources. They take delivery of high-tech Western goods while simultaneously pursuing native projects.
Partnering is probably best at this stage. The JF-17 is a good example. Something that cannot be done alone, CAN be done in partnership, and invaluable experience is obtained.