The geoeconomic status and position of the Islamic Repulic of Iran and its role in keeping and promoting national security
Subject Areas : Geopolitic
مهدی Minaei
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Keywords: Geoeconomy, Geostrategy, National security, Grand Nerar East,
Abstract :
The basis of geostrategic scopes during cold war which had been built uponmilitary force, geographic space and ideologic influence was destroyed because ofmany reasons including high cost of arms and support for satellite countries,emergence of technologic revolution, and development of communications.Meawhile, with decrease in the role of military and ideologic issues, groupingsand competitious between the two superpowers and their allies which were defined andanalyzed on the basis of militarism weakened, and the factors of workforce andeconomic resources were introduced as the index of “better development and power”.At present the strategic regions are classified on the basis of gross national product,human resources, and national resources. Specifcally the mark of power in the twentyfirstcentury is the economic capabilities at the internatiunal level, controllingprodution system, supply and consumption of economic goods. This is why thegeostrategic regions are mached with the regions that have abundant natural resources(specially energy resoures) as well as substantial gross national product.Therefore, the region of the broader middle east, specially the Persion Gulf andCaspian Sea play a very special “geoeconomic” role in the twenty-first century as theyhave more than 70 percrent of energy resources (Oil and Gas). The Islamic Repulic ofIran, which was considered an important country during Cold War, has been currentlymached with the global geoconomic situation. And it’s regional sitution during coldwar has turned to an excellent international situation in world considerations.This exceptional situation is irreplaceble and will become a pivotal role in formulatingthe strategies related to the world power systems.The natural domination of the Islamic Republic of Iran over Hormoz Strait andthe strategic islands around it, as well as having borders with the world’s secondlargest oil and gas resource in the North has made this country an important factor inestablishing peace and stability in the twenty-first century. Meanwhile, the IslamicRepublic of Iran should formulate a “geopolitic agenda” which can on the one hand,answer the regional and global problems and demands, and on the other hand ensurethe national security and interests, and realize the Islamic Revolution’s causes in thebest possible way.