The Persian Gulf Security Arrangements

Abstract

Studying the history of developments related to the Persian Gulf Security Arrangements, factors determining regional developments, role of influential actors and finally, formulation of an appropriate approach to the Persian Gulf security arrangements for the Islamic Republic of Iran – as one of the most important regional actors – following the collapse of the Soviet Union, are of great importance.

The author believes that after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran adopted an independent policy which led to a conflict between its interests and those of the two superpowers in the Persian Gulf area. But, with the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s due to the US increasing presence in the region and the resulting challenges intensified by the GCC member countries, the new situation increased Iran's security concerns. Therefore, the author believes that finding a cooperative model for the Persian Gulf security arrangements is necessary.

The Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the most important actors in the region should create new behavioral models at the different levels to interact with other regional actors. Such models facilitate the exchange of views regarding strategic concerns, attenuate critical situation of the region and create a basis for the future sustainable security arrangements.

Rahbord, No 40, Summer 2006.

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