ÇİN-İRAN 25 YILLIK KAPSAMLI İŞBİRLİĞİ ANLAŞMASI: JEOPOLİTİK DİNAMİKLERDE BİR DENGELEME EYLEMİ

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2024-06-01

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Nurdun, Rahman

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On 27 March 2021, Iranian and Chinese ForeignMinisters signed the Sino-Iranian 25-yearcomprehensive cooperation agreement, whichstands as a pivotal milestone in the evolvingdynamics of international relations, particularlyin the context of the intricate interplay betweenChina and Iran. The rationale for these two countriesreaching such an agreement emerges froma confluence of geopolitical, economic, and strategicimperatives. Both nations envisage substantialbenefits from this collaboration, encompassingeconomic investments, technologicalexchanges, and geopolitical leverage. China’sheavy investments in Iran underscore its commitmentto bolstering economic ties and securingaccess to resources, while Iran stands to gaintechnological advancements and infrastructuraldevelopment.However, the implementation of this agreementencounters a labyrinth of challenges. Foremostamong these challenges are the formidablebarriers imposed by US sanctions on Iran, whichimpede the full realization of the agreement’spotential. Geopolitical tensions, exemplifiedby conflicts in Ukraine, further complicate thelandscape, casting shadows on the agreement’sseamless execution. Amidst these challenges,the Iranian government adopts a positivestance, recognizing the strategic significance ofthis partnership. Yet, within academic circles inIran, concerns and apprehensions reverberate, reflecting nuanced perspectives and raisingcritical questions regarding the agreement’slong-term implications. With all these factors inmind, this article is intended to give the readersa succinct overview of Sino-Iranian relations,then proceed to focus on various facets of thisagreement, finally, this study will try to presentthis agreement as a balancing act of China andIran through a comprehensive analysis of its underlyingrationale, benefits, challenges, and nuancedstakeholder perspectives.

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