Investigating the Impact of Environmental Issues on Regional Security in West Asia

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of International Relations, Department of International Relations, School of National Security, National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Master's degree in International Relations, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Due to the development of communications in the era of globalizationenvironmental security is one of the most important areas that, due to its cross-border nature, is rapidly acquiring political and security dimensions at the regional and international levels. Especially in regions such as West Asia, where difficult environmental conditions can be linked to internal tensions and transregional competitions. Accordingly, the aim of this article is to determine how environmental issues affect regional security in West Asia. Hence, the main question of this research is posed as follows; "How do environmental issues affect regional security in West Asia?" made to explore the relationship between environmental issues and regional security in West Asia using a descriptive-explanatory method and by referring to library resources. research concludes ; environmental issues have led to the divergence of countries in the region and harmed its security, but if appropriate policies adopted, they can provide necessary basis

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History

  • Received Date: 01 February 2025
  • Received Date: 26 February 2025
  • Accepted Date: 07 April 2025
  • Published Date: 21 March 2025

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