Examining the Role of Cultural Proximity Among the Kurdish People of Iran and Iraq as a Strategy for Expanding Border Trade

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1 . Master’s graduate in Political Science, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran.

2 Department of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran

10.22126/mps.2025.11604.1051

Abstract

Considering the importance of developing economic exchanges at the international level and creating conditions for economic prosperity amid the current global recession and the existence of economic sanctions against the country, the establishment of approaches to utilize all capacities, especially in the instrumental use of cultural proximities with neighboring countries for the purpose of expanding trade exchanges, has always been a topic of discussion. This research aims to examine the impact of cultural proximities among Kurdish traders and merchants from Iran and Iraq. The methodology of this research is descriptive, and the data collection method involved library studies and note-taking. The variables discussed in this research include the impact of cultural similarities on the consumption of goods and services among the Kurdish people, the commonality of language and dialect among Kurdish traders and merchants, and the cultural similarities in the needs and economic desires of the Kurdish people in the Kurdish regions of Iran and Iraq. The results of the research indicate the significant importance of shared language and common culture in developing relations, as well as the high interest of the Kurdish merchants from both countries in further expanding trade exchanges. n general, the cultural affinity among the Kurdish people in Iran and Iraq is recognized as a key factor in the development and expansion of cross-border trade between these two countries. This cultural closeness includes language, customs, shared history, and ethnic identity, which can strengthen economic and commercial relationships. This paper will examine this role and its impacts on cross-border trade. The Kurdish people in Iran and Iraq share a common language and culture, which helps foster trust and cooperation among them and serve as a bridge to facilitate cross-border trade. Research shows that this issue can lead to an increase in the exchange of goods and services.

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  • Receive Date: 09 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 09 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 09 February 2025

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