Strategic Studies Quarterly

Abstract In this paper, the security arrangements and models in thePersian Gulfis discussed from the beginning of its security system along with its triple dimensions. However, it is mentioned that theories of Dependency and Imperialism do not suffice to explain those arrangements and therefore, paying due regard to the dichotomy derived from Realism and Liberalism is needed. In this way, while considering the approaches of theUSAand theUK, the two interventionist power in the region, the author is addressing different understandings of security arrangements by all the actors involved. This paper concludes with the discussion of possible opportunities and options forIranto evolve this system.    

Abstract Geopolitics of gas has opened a new chapter in international relations in which centers of production, consumption and transit routes of energy as well as influential trans-regional powers are considered. As the world's second biggest country possessing gas reserves, Iran can greatly affect strategic relationships in energy sector if it develops an agenda based on geopolitics. Thus it can find the value for establishing strategic relationships. In this regard, the hegemonic power has made all efforts in order to manage the Persian Gulf's regional affairs, and every of the regional political units which adopts a confrontational position towards the hegemonic power will be pressurized. The existing evidence demonstrates that Iran is valued simply in a non-competitive international milieu for non-hegemonic powers. India’s increasing need to gas energy as a non-hegemonic power has provided Iran with a strategic chance; however numerous (regional and trans-regional) parameters have challenged the transit of Iran’s gas to that country. The author holds that in the case of the formulation of an agenda based upon geopolitical location, Iran can secure its national interest in the utilization of existing opportunities.