Geopolitical explanation of Russia's relations in the West Asian region with emphasis on Iran and Israel (1991-2024)

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1 Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of Guilan

2 Master's student in International Relations, University of Guilan

10.22126/mps.2025.11682.1054

Abstract

As one of the major global players, Russia has experienced offensive and defensive roles in its lifetime, considering the developments in the regional environment such as West Asia and its power, and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, we have witnessed Russia's regional policy seriously since 2000. Because establishing relations with West Asia has been very important, on the one hand, to improve internal weaknesses after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and on the other hand, to increase and strengthen Russia's influence in the West Asian region. In the West Asian region, Iran and Israel are two important countries for Russia to achieve its goals. Since these two countries are engaged in conflict, Russia's behavioral pattern with these two players is important. Therefore, the main question of the article is what kind of geopolitical approach has Russia adopted towards Iran and Israel, considering the opportunities and challenges it faces? To answer this question, our hypothesis is that Russia has adopted a geopolitical balancing model in order to achieve its great power in this region and consolidate it by continuing its cooperation with both countries. This research is based on a descriptive-analytical approach using trend research and case study methods as qualitative research methods, which were used to collect information from documentary-library sources and reliable cyberspace websites. This research is based on a descriptive-analytical approach using trend research and case study methods as qualitative research methods, which were used to collect information from documentary-library sources and reliable cyberspace websites.

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  • Receive Date: 24 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 25 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 05 March 2025

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