Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs

Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs

Regional Powers and International Security: Analyzing the Dynamics and Implications

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of National Security, Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Faculty of National Security, Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Over the last thirty years, the significance of the regional level has surged to a point where "international security" is now often viewed as a product of "regional security." Regional powers, including Iran, are emerging as pivotal and influential actors. It is believed that regional powers must hold a significant advantage in power resources compared to other states in their region. Studies of regional powers through the lens of international system transformations indicate that states must enhance their interests and power indicators, such as economic and military strength, to stabilize their position as regional powers. This enhancement can lead to a security dilemma, with other states striving to boost their capabilities in response. Conversely, some states might take advantage of power vacuums to establish themselves as regional powers. Regional powers typically boast large populations, high GDP, strong conventional military forces, and, in some cases, nuclear weapons. Achieving regional power status offers extensive benefits but also involves significant responsibilities. This article aims to outline the agenda of regional powers and specifically highlights Iran’s evolving role as a regional leader.
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Article Title Persian

قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای و امنیت بین‌المللی: تحلیل پویایی ها و پیامدها

Authors Persian

محمود عسگری 1
سینا کیهانیان 2
1 استادیار، دانشکده امنیت ملی، دانشگاه عالی دفاع ملی، تهران، ایران
2 استادیار، دانشکده امنیت ملی، دانشگاه عالی دفاع ملی، تهران، ایران.
Abstract Persian

طی سی سال گذشته، اهمیت سطح منطقه‌ای به‌قدری افزایش یافته که می‌توان گفت «امنیت بین‌المللی» نتیجه «امنیت منطقه‌ای» است. قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای، از جمله ایران، به عنوان بازیگران اصلی و تأثیرگذار در حال ظهور هستند. برخی بر این باورند که قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای باید در منابع قدرت نسبت به سایر کشورها در منطقه برتری قابل توجهی داشته باشند. مطالعات درباره قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای از منظر تحولات سیستم بین‌المللی نشان می‌دهد که کشورها باید منافع و شاخص‌های قدرت خود، از جمله توان اقتصادی و نظامی، را افزایش دهند تا به عنوان قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای تثبیت شوند. این تقویت قدرت می‌تواند به یک معمای امنیتی منجر شود، زیرا سایر کشورها ممکن است برای تقویت توانایی‌های خود تلاش کنند. برخی کشورها نیز ممکن است از خلأ قدرت استفاده کرده و خود را به عنوان قدرت منطقه‌ای مطرح کنند. قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای معمولاً دارای جمعیت‌های بزرگ، تولید ناخالص داخلی بالا، نیروهای نظامی متعارف قوی و در برخی موارد، سلاح‌های هسته‌ای هستند. دستیابی به وضعیت قدرت منطقه‌ای مزایای گسترده‌ای دارد، اما مسئولیت‌های قابل توجهی نیز به همراه دارد. این مقاله قصد دارد چشم‌اندازی از دستور کار قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای ارائه دهد و به‌ویژه نقش در حال تکامل ایران به عنوان یک رهبر منطقه‌ای را برجسته کند.

Keywords Persian

قدرت‌های منطقه‌ای
امنیت بین‌المللی
معضل امنیتی
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Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 38
November 2023
Pages 389-414

  • Receive Date 14 September 2024
  • Revise Date 12 October 2024
  • Accept Date 25 October 2023