1- Ph.D. Student in Political Geography, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran , ar.nf755@gmail.com
2- Full Professor of Political Geography, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
3- Assistant Professor of Political Geography, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran
Abstract: (2654 Views)
Investigating and studying the political relations of countries in the international arena, especially the countries of a particular region, is of particular importance. Such studies investigate issues related to the interactions between states and factors affecting political relations between them from different perspectives. Geopolitical studies are among such studies which provide national interests and national security for countries to identify political and geographical factors and variables affecting the political relations of states and accordingly, to investigate the regional and global impacts of these relations. By looking at the political relations between Iran and Syria, as two important non-bordering Middle East countries with special geopolitical and geostrategic importance in the axis of Islamic Resistance, which plays an essential and decisive role in regional interactions and geopolitics which is significantly impacted by these relations, we can observe fluctuations due to the influence of geopolitical, political and economic factors in the interactions between them. The current study tries to examine the impact of major geopolitical factors between the two countries and finally answer the following question: What predictable prospect exists for Iran-Syria relations in the future"? In this regard, using a descriptive-analytical research method, we will test the hypothesis that "the future of Iran-Syria relations depends on the future of Syria and its future positioning." This research investigates other aspects of the future effect of the two countries' relations on the region and, like any other research studies, there were limitations and obstacles.
Article Type:
Original Research |
Subject:
political Geography Received: 2020/09/8 | Accepted: 2020/11/15 | Published: 2020/12/30