SINO-IRANIAN 25-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE COOPERATION AGREEMENT: A BALANCING ACT IN GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS

Yıl 2024, Sayı: 63, 5 - 28, 28.06.2024

Rahman Nurdun

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On 27 March 2021, Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers signed the Sino-Iranian 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, which stands as a pivotal milestone in the evolving
dynamics of international relations, particularly in the context of the intricate interplay between China and Iran. The rationale for these two countries reaching such an agreement emerges from a confluence of geopolitical, economic, and strategic imperatives. Both nations envisage substantial benefits from this collaboration, encompassing economic investments, technological exchanges, and geopolitical leverage. China’s heavy investments in Iran underscore its commitment to bolstering economic ties and securing access to resources, while Iran stands to gain technological advancements and infrastructural development. However, the implementation of this agreement encounters a labyrinth of challenges. Foremost among these challenges are the formidable barriers imposed by US sanctions on Iran, which impede the full realization of the agreement’s potential. Geopolitical tensions, exemplified by conflicts in Ukraine, further complicate the landscape, casting shadows on the agreement’s seamless execution. Amidst these challenges, the Iranian government adopts a positive stance, recognizing the strategic significance of this partnership. Yet, within academic circles in Iran, concerns and apprehensions reverberate, reflecting nuanced perspectives and raising critical questions regarding the agreement’s long-term implications. With all these factors in mind, this article is intended to give the readers a succinct overview of Sino-Iranian relations, then proceed to focus on various facets of this agreement, finally, this study will try to present this agreement as a balancing act of China and Iran through a comprehensive analysis of its underlying rationale, benefits, challenges, and nuanced stakeholder perspectives.

Anahtar Kelimeler

China, Iran, US, Agreement, Sanctions.

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

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