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Russia's Foreign Policy Towards Iran During the Putin Era
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| After the collapse of the Soviet :union:, Russia emerged as a regional power with aspirations of becoming a global power, witnessing shifts in its strategic priorities. The Islamic Republic of Iran has held a distinct position in Russia's foreign policy discourse post-Soviet :union:. The relations between Iran and Russia, beyond the necessities stemming from geographical proximity, historical precedents, and economic needs, have garnered special attention from international circles due to the unique positions each country holds in the international political arena. Various factors, such as the vast natural resources in both countries, human capital, regional influences, and the factor of the United States and the West, along with many other elements, have given special significance to Moscow-Tehran relations. During Putin's presidency, especially since 2012, Iran has gained considerable importance in Russia's foreign policy, steering it towards strategic partnership in the Middle East. In light of this approach, the extensive relations between Iran and Russia in political, economic, military, and security fields have been elevated to the level of strategic allies. Thus, the present study, employing a descriptive-analytical method and collecting information through library-documentary methods, and with the primary objective of examining "Russia's foreign policy towards Iran during the Putin era," has been compiled. The main research question is: What has Russia's foreign policy towards Iran been like during the Putin era? The results and findings of the research indicate that Russia's foreign policy during the Putin era has been based on the common interests of the two countries, with both nations viewing each other's position realistically under the given circumstances. However, despite the close and strategic relations between Iran and Russia, relations with the United States and Europe remain influential factors in the interactions between the two countries. |
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| Keywords: Foreign Policy, Russia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Classical Realism, Nuclear Program |
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Received: 2024/07/29 | Published: 2024/12/30
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