Mohammad Mehraein; Amir Teymour Rafiei; Mohammad Nabi Salim
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India's human geography, due to its ethnic diversity and religious diversity, has provided a fertile ground for the country's political and social challenges. Since India ruled with Muslim rulers for about six hundred years, prudent religious policy was essential for political stability and cohesion. ...
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India's human geography, due to its ethnic diversity and religious diversity, has provided a fertile ground for the country's political and social challenges. Since India ruled with Muslim rulers for about six hundred years, prudent religious policy was essential for political stability and cohesion. The Gurkhanid rule, which rules over a large part of the Indian subcontinent, is based on religious tolerance of Buddhist followers. , Hindus and Sikhs ruled their territory and even Akbarshah tried to minimize the challenges by proposing the unity of religions; But Aurangzeb's turn to bigotry and strict religious policy dealt a major blow to the foundations of the Gurkhani empire. Using a descriptive research method, this study answers the question of why the policy of religious tolerance was abandoned and what was the result, despite Gurkhanian understanding of the quality of India's human and political geography? Studies show that in addition to the effective role of Akbarshah's successors, especially Aurangzeb, in prioritizing a religion and avoiding religious tolerance, the emergence of Maharaja's independence tendencies and the gradual transformation of Hindu ethnic dispersion led to the abolition of tolerance, increasing dissatisfaction And weakened the foundations of the Gurkhanids
Political Geography
samira chenari; Hadi Azami; Mohsen Janparvar; Eisa EbrahimZadeh
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IIssues related to transboundary water resources are considered a socio-political and ultimately environmental challenge, because access to fresh water and its optimal management can act as a power tool in relations between different countries and within societies. Water diplomacy as a process can work ...
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IIssues related to transboundary water resources are considered a socio-political and ultimately environmental challenge, because access to fresh water and its optimal management can act as a power tool in relations between different countries and within societies. Water diplomacy as a process can work to resolve water-related tensions and facilitate cooperation between countries with shared water resources. But this new and emerging concept does not have enough theoretical and scientific support to present a process. For this reason, in this article, by expanding the concept of water diplomacy, an attempt was made to present step-by-step the paths of water diplomacy for different fields and water diplomacy measures related to performance in the form of a water diplomacy road map. For this purpose, first the existing approaches in water diplomacy were discussed with a descriptive-analytical method and by finding the focal components in water diplomacy including actors, interests, power and goals, a water diplomacy roadmap based on the advantages of the approaches was presented. This water diplomacy roadmap by designing strategic solutions and frameworks in water diplomacy presents a process of transferring the existing conditions to the desired one, which helps to regulate relations between countries and various institutions and through it to create effective cooperation, agreements and dialogues between countries. and sustainability in the field of water will lead.
Political Geography
Ali Kakimi khorram; sayed hadi zarghani; hadi azami
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The Persian Gulf, due to its distinct geopolitical and geostrategic characteristics, has a major contribution to the regional policies of regional and extra-regional actors. Iran, among all actors, has a longer historical background in spatial and territorial management of the Persian Gulf. However, ...
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The Persian Gulf, due to its distinct geopolitical and geostrategic characteristics, has a major contribution to the regional policies of regional and extra-regional actors. Iran, among all actors, has a longer historical background in spatial and territorial management of the Persian Gulf. However, with emerging developments, the process of Iran's role in the region has acquired complex dimensions. Therefore, it is inevitable to plan regional security strategies in accordance with its developments and modernization. In this regard, the present research, using a combination of SWOT, QSPM and David's strategic methods, has compiled Iran's regional security strategies in the Persian Gulf, in the three dimensions of military, geopolitical and geo-economic security. The findings showed that the strategy of "maintaining and strengthening Iran's geopolitical arms in the region and expanding its scope" has been identified as the main and fundamental strategy of Iran's regional security in the Persian Gulf with a score of 8.66. Also, the following strategies have been formulated by separating the three components: in the field of Iran's military security in the Persian Gulf, holding joint military and security exercises between Iran and the countries of the Persian Gulf region; In the field of Iran's geopolitical security strategies in the Persian Gulf, developing strategies for easy border crossing between countries around the Persian Gulf; And in the field of "geo-economic security strategies, the formation of joint free trade and technology zones between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf" were identified as strategic options.
Political Geography
hamid dorj
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The United States and Europe are considered to be two powerful poles in the world arena that play an influential role in shaping equations and international order. The two powerful blocs that have the greatest degree of coordination with each other in the structures of the international system and are ...
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The United States and Europe are considered to be two powerful poles in the world arena that play an influential role in shaping equations and international order. The two powerful blocs that have the greatest degree of coordination with each other in the structures of the international system and are moving towards achieving common goals. But Trump's rise to power in the United States has plunged relations between Brussels and Washington into cold and gloom. Trump's withdrawal from some agreements and international organizations such as the Paris and Borjam climate agreements and Trump's invasion of NATO and his support for Britain's secession from the European Union, etc. are among the cases. Which has influenced the interests and policies of Europe and the United States in regional and international affairs and has added to the differences between the two sides. Meanwhile, the present study seeks to answer the main question of what is the relationship between the United States and Europe during the Trump era? The hypothesis is that with Trump in power in the White House, the relations between Washington and Brussels, which in the past were united and coordinated in regional and international politics; It turned cold and dark in different dimensions. Adopting Trump's unilateral policies and withdrawing from some regional and international agreements and organizations related to US interests, while reducing Europeans' confidence in Washington's promises and policies, the goals and interests of these two influential transatlantic poles in In the past, they moved on a single front; Will face a challenge. Descriptive-analytical method has been used to analyze the data.
Political Geography
ehsan lashgari
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One of the poststructuralist theories includes Gilles Deleuze's "Agency" approach which analyzes the relationship between territorialization and deterritorialization among competing discourses with a concentration on how social rhizomes are articulated. In this theory, territory represents an order formed ...
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One of the poststructuralist theories includes Gilles Deleuze's "Agency" approach which analyzes the relationship between territorialization and deterritorialization among competing discourses with a concentration on how social rhizomes are articulated. In this theory, territory represents an order formed in a time-space section that under a hegemonic discourse; relationship between the elements of state, land, and nation finds a creative concept. In this regard, at the time between the constitutional revolution and the first Pahlavi government emergence in Iran between 1901 and 1925; autocratic government discourse was better able to mobilize rhizomatic forces in the direction of its hegemony in competition with other discourses and make a territorialization based on epistemic reading. In this research, by relying on the interpretive method, has been tried to analyze how social rhizomes are articulated in the construction of autocratic government discourse and how it is territorialized. Findings research show that new rhizomes articulation, such as maintaining security, and territorial integrity, dismantling the traditional forces dominance such as tribal leaders, regional landowners, and official language expansion, were the most important changes that were effective in territorializing the autocratic government discourse in first Pahlavi era. In this discourse, the powerful king was interpreted as the only force who was able to guide other rhizomatic components for the hegemony of this discourse. Therefore, the powerful king became the central signifier of this counter-discourse and commentators also undertook the task connecting of collective reason to this discourse territorialization and by proposing romantic elements such as returning to ancient Iran's glory, tried to create legitimacy for it. This configuration caused the creative meaning formation for Iran’s territory at this time.
Hossein Kashiri; hamid reza shirzad; Garine Keshishyan; hassan khodaverdi
Abstract
By strengthening urban diplomacy as one of the most important urban management tools, the ground is prepared for the entry of various cities into transnational arenas. Tehran in Iran and Istanbul in Turkey are two examples of cities that are trying to be influential in a larger arena by being members ...
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By strengthening urban diplomacy as one of the most important urban management tools, the ground is prepared for the entry of various cities into transnational arenas. Tehran in Iran and Istanbul in Turkey are two examples of cities that are trying to be influential in a larger arena by being members of international institutions and designing global city themes. Therefore, the aim of this article is to make a comparative comparison of urban diplomacy indicators in the metropolitan cities of Tehran and Istanbul. The research method is qualitative. After collecting and classifying information, their analysis was carried out through description and reasoning. From the review of the collected articles, 4 dimensions and 13 indicators were obtained for comparing urban diplomacy. The research findings showed that the situation of Istanbul is more favorable compared to Tehran. Then, using semi-structured interviews, the reasons for Tehran's failure were examined. 6 interviews were conducted and the collected data were analyzed using content analysis. Despite the opportunities and necessities it has had to play an active role in the field of urban diplomacy, the metropolitan city of Tehran has not been able to achieve a suitable position in the field of urban diplomacy due to some obstacles, mainly political. On the other hand, Turkey has adopted neoliberal policies since the 1980s, which has resulted in Istanbul becoming a center for attracting foreign investment. Considering the indicators, it can be said that the dimensions of city diplomacy are interconnected. Therefore, strengthening each of them and removing political obstacles can lead to positive results.
Political Geography
parviz soleimani moghadam
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AbstractEfficient management is one of the fundamental pillars of urban growth and development, and without it, the sustainability of a city cannot be imagined. Today, modern management approaches have replaced traditional ones worldwide. Good urban governance is one such modern management approach, ...
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AbstractEfficient management is one of the fundamental pillars of urban growth and development, and without it, the sustainability of a city cannot be imagined. Today, modern management approaches have replaced traditional ones worldwide. Good urban governance is one such modern management approach, based on the principles of participation, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness, strategic vision, justice, rule of law, and solidarity. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the performance of urban management through the lens of good urban governance in the small town of Abdolkhan in Shush County. Data collection was conducted through documentary, library, and field studies using questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, employing t-test statistics, correlation analysis, and the SWOT-QSPM analytical model.The results indicate that the level of satisfaction with urban management performance, emphasizing urban governance indicators, is below the average (3), with the lowest satisfaction related to the index of participation in implementing plans and programs. Additionally, the findings reveal a direct and significant relationship between sustainability and urban governance, meaning that achieving governance indicators in urban management can lead to urban sustainability. Finally, based on the SWOT analytical model—identifying internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) and scoring them—this study concludes that to achieve good urban governance in Abdolkhan's urban management, aggressive strategies (SO), i.e., leveraging internal strengths to exploit external opportunities, should be prioritized.Keywords: Urban Management, Good Governance, Abdolkhan City (Alvan), T-Test, SWOT Model
Political Geography
fatemeh bakhski shadmehri; Seyyed Hadi Zarghani; Abbasali Dadashi Roudbari
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This study focuses on two main indicators—"climate change" and "Afghanistan’s hydropolitical policies"—to analyze the state of water resources in the Helmand River Basin. The aim is to examine the climatic impacts over the past three decades (1991–2021) in the basin, as well as ...
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This study focuses on two main indicators—"climate change" and "Afghanistan’s hydropolitical policies"—to analyze the state of water resources in the Helmand River Basin. The aim is to examine the climatic impacts over the past three decades (1991–2021) in the basin, as well as to evaluate the consequences of Afghanistan’s hydropolitical policies (such as dam construction, river diversion, etc.) on water resource reduction, food security, migration, and transboundary tensions with Iran. The research methodology employs an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach, including analysis of climatic data, the SPEI drought index, satellite data, and spatial and geopolitical analyses. The innovation of this study lies in integrating climatic data with spatial and geopolitical analyses and using the SPEI index for a comprehensive assessment of water security in a transboundary basin. The findings indicate that, during the years 1991 to 2021, climate change in the Helmand River Basin has led to a significant decrease in precipitation, rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and intensified drought. These developments have seriously threatened the sustainability of water resources, agriculture, and the Hamoun wetlands. In addition, the results show that Afghanistan’s hydropolitical policies, including the construction of large dams such as Kajaki and Kamal Khan, as well as river diversion projects, have been designed and implemented in the context of hydropolitical competition with Iran and to increase Afghanistan’s water hegemony. These actions have resulted in a sharp reduction in water inflows to Sistan Plain, threatened food security, destroyed ecosystems, and increased migration, with extensive environmental, economic, political, and social consequences, especially in Iran’s border regions. Moreover, the continuation of this trend will significantly intensify hydropolitical tensions between the two countries.
Political Geography
Aye Shabani; alireza mehrabi; s yahya safavi
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After the Cold War in the international system, the occurrence of remarkable changes, especially the shift in the centers of power, led the main claimants and founders of this transformation in the West and the East to dream of the end of history or the clash of civilizations, and in the East, to think ...
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After the Cold War in the international system, the occurrence of remarkable changes, especially the shift in the centers of power, led the main claimants and founders of this transformation in the West and the East to dream of the end of history or the clash of civilizations, and in the East, to think that the world has gradually faced the beginning of history.Therefore, at this level of competition in the field of geostrategy in the international system, between the philosophical currents of the West and the East, the theoretical of the North and the South, and the functional of the First and Third Worlds, it is a matter of debt and controversy.As Alexander Dugin, as a prominent theorist and founder of the Neo-Eurasia theory and a serious critic of liberalism, criticizes modernity and his mental drawing of the new future of power, and has given the Islamic world a special place in this confrontation with the Atlanticist sphere. On the other hand, Samuel Huntington, who is undoubtedly one of the most famous and controversial political scientists, raises the conflict between the Western world and other civilizations, especially the Islamic world.
Political Geography
Pooriya Shaygan; Ali Bijanei; Hosein Mojtabazadeh
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The migration of Afghans to Iran is a prime example of how geopolitical and socio-economic factors influence human movements. This phenomenon, rooted in a history of conflict, economic need, and the pursuit of security, has had profound impacts on Iran as a host country. Understanding these dynamics ...
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The migration of Afghans to Iran is a prime example of how geopolitical and socio-economic factors influence human movements. This phenomenon, rooted in a history of conflict, economic need, and the pursuit of security, has had profound impacts on Iran as a host country. Understanding these dynamics is crucial not only for addressing the immediate needs of migrants but also for assessing the long-term effects on Iran's social fabric, economy, and national security. This migration offers important lessons about the interplay between migration, security, and socio-economic development, highlighting the need for policies that go beyond border control and address the root causes of migration such as conflict, unemployment, and inequality. The impacts of this migration on Iran's population composition, labor markets, public services, and social cohesion require comprehensive policy responses that consider both the welfare of migrants and the interests of the host society. Recognizing the importance of this migration in the broader geopolitical and socio-economic context is essential for effectively managing not only this migration corridor but also similar phenomena globally. By understanding these complexities, policymakers can better navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by migration and contribute to creating more sustainable, secure, and prosperous societies. This understanding not only enriches our comprehension of migration's impact at the regional level but also enhances our global approach to addressing the challenges of forced migration.
Political Geography
Mahdi Ahmadi; Ali Bijanei; Hosein Mojtabazade
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This article examines the Axis of Resistance, a geopolitical and ideological alliance primarily comprising Iran, Hezbollah, and allied groups in Syria, Iraq, and Palestine. The study aims to analyze the formation, evolution, strategies, and impacts of this axis on regional and global security dynamics. ...
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This article examines the Axis of Resistance, a geopolitical and ideological alliance primarily comprising Iran, Hezbollah, and allied groups in Syria, Iraq, and Palestine. The study aims to analyze the formation, evolution, strategies, and impacts of this axis on regional and global security dynamics. Using a mixed-method approach integrating qualitative and quantitative data, the research provides a comprehensive understanding of the axis's ideological foundations, strategic alliances, and socio-political impacts.Findings indicate that the axis employs asymmetric warfare, strategic alliances, and economic resilience to counter superior conventional military forces and maintain operations despite extensive sanctions. The axis's ideological roots in political Islam and anti-imperialism promote narratives of resistance and martyrdom that resonate strongly within Shia communities. Strategic partnerships between Iran, Hezbollah, and other allied groups enhance their collective influence and operational capabilities, significantly shaping regional politics and security.The study also highlights the axis's socio-political impacts, including the provision of social services and parallel governance structures that garner public support and legitimize their activities. The axis's influence extends beyond the Middle East, challenging Western hegemony and aligning with global powers like Russia and China to alter the balance of power in international relations.The implications of these findings for regional and global security are profound. The axis's activities have both stabilizing and destabilizing effects, impacting regional stability and intensifying geopolitical tensions. Policymakers must adopt multifaceted and nuanced approaches to address the challenges posed by the axis, including diplomatic engagement, comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies, and support for regional stability and governance.
Political Geography
Amirali Boroumand; mahtab moosavi
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Amid the evolving discourses of urban political geography, the intersection of gender studies, family-oriented policymaking, and care infrastructures has prompted a critical rethinking of urban governance paradigms. This article adopts a typological approach, grounded in critical discourse analysis, ...
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Amid the evolving discourses of urban political geography, the intersection of gender studies, family-oriented policymaking, and care infrastructures has prompted a critical rethinking of urban governance paradigms. This article adopts a typological approach, grounded in critical discourse analysis, to develop a multilayered framework of sixteen urban governance models. Drawing on gender-sensitive urban planning and the critical geography of the family, it revisits policy mechanisms, institutional formations, and spatial representations in relation to gendered and familial roles, positions, and needs. The findings distinguish between models grounded in gender justice—such as the Safe City for Women, Women’s Empowerment City, and Gender-Inclusive City—and those focused on intergenerational social reproduction, including the Care-Oriented City, Intergenerational-Friendly City, and Pronatalist City. Methodologically, the study is based on comparative analysis and draws from international case studies, allowing for a close examination of policy microstructures, spatial design strategies, and participatory mechanisms. These models are analyzed as diverse urban governance constructs shaped by overlapping yet distinct logics. Spatial, gendered, and institutional configurations are explored as complex networks of actors, institutions, and policies. The study concludes that transitioning from a one-dimensional model of urban management to a multidimensional urban governance paradigm requires the integration of gender-, family-, and generation-sensitive approaches. The paper ends with strategic and local-level recommendations for enhancing spatially responsive and intersectionally attuned governance capacities.
