Designing a Conceptual Model of Geopolitical Relations in Southwest Asia

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
M. Janparvar 1
D. Mazandarani 2
1 Assistant Professor, Political Geography, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad
2 Master's student, Political Geography, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad
Abstract
Conceptual models are representations of a system that easily show us the abstract concepts of the relationships between objects in the system. In fact, no matter how systematic and meaningful the drawing of models in the field of science, can improve the understanding of issues and topics. Meanwhile, the region of Southwest Asia is of special geopolitical importance due to its privileged geographical facilities and locations, as well as its rich resources. But the developments in this region have caused the involvement of various actors. These actors, with different and even contradictory goals, ideologies, and behaviors, have caused the crisis in the region to continue. In other words, no matter how much the geographical source of power is geopolitically appropriate if there is a basis for more attractiveness to log in and the role of actors too large and large. If you are currently presenting a new tariff on geopolitics and dividing geopolitical actors into three groups: main and focal actors, semi-peripheral actors, and peripheral actors, in the next step you have tried to systematically present the geopolitical relations of Southwest Asia by presenting a conceptual model. Because accurate knowledge of the geopolitical relations between these actors allows geopoliticians to formulate the best strategy for the volatile region of Southwest Asia.

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Political Organizing of Space
Volume 2, Issue 4 - Serial Number 8
December 2020
Pages 248-255