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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Dec 1, 2025 8 facts
claimThe administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi endorses the 'Look to the East' strategy, which argues that developing relations with countries in East Asia, Eurasia, and Southeast Asia is the most effective mechanism to counteract hostile policies and pressures imposed by the West.
perspectiveProponents of a globalist perspective on Iran’s foreign policy argue that de-escalating tensions with the West, particularly the United States, is crucial for enhancing Iran's regional stature because the United States represents a global hub of capital and technology.
perspectiveThe Islamic Republic of Iran requires normalized relations with the West to facilitate economic and political convergence with its neighbors and to play an active role in neighboring regions.
claimIran seeks to foster relations with non-Western global powers, specifically Russia and China, to gain support against the West.
claimIran's ability to act in the South Caucasus after 1991 was constrained by Russia's dominant role, the Iran-West confrontation, American efforts to isolate Iran, and Ankara's pan-Turkist policies, leading Iranian leaders to adopt a cautious and pragmatic stance.
accountDuring the Shah’s era (1941–1979), Iran avoided pursuing conflicting ideological interests within its vicinity because of its strategic ties with the West.
claimIran's neighbors are not considered suitable candidates for a counter-hegemonic coalition against the West because most maintain amicable relations with Western powers.
perspectiveIran's shift toward the East in its foreign policy is driven more by its problematic relations with the West than by an independent strategic approach.
Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de 2 facts
perspectivePolicymakers in the 'West' should be more attentive to the concerns of regional powers and consider potential synergies between their own goals and those of the regional powers' neighbors, rather than unilaterally pressuring regional powers.
claimThe perceived weakening of the West and the withdrawal of the United States from several world regions created new space for regional actors to shape politics in their respective neighborhoods and compete for regional leadership.
The Role of Iran and Russia as Regional Powers in the Middle East ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceEdward Lucas's 2008 book 'The New Cold War: the Future of Russia and the threat to the West' discusses the geopolitical relationship between Russia and Western nations.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 1 fact
claimRussia has warned states within its 'sphere of influence' against applying for NATO membership or allying with the 'West,' and the war in Ukraine was sparked by Ukraine breaking this perceived covenant.
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 1 fact
claimThe Russian robotics industry lags behind all advanced nations in both volumetric and technological dimensions, excluding prospective startups, although specific defense-related robotics and drone developments are moving faster as a response to the West.
How China and Russia View the Iran War Differently isdp.eu 2 days ago 1 fact
perspectiveRussia is willing to be seen as politically aligned with Iran because this alignment strengthens Russia's broader confrontation with the West.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 1 fact
claimIf Kurdish forces were to take and hold territory in northern Iran, they could create a buffer zone that would be beneficial to Israel and the West.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org May 22, 2025 1 fact
claimFollowing a Ukrainian victory, the Russian government would likely seek to regenerate its forces to attack again and would entrench its hostility toward the West, assuming continued Western support for Ukraine.