خلاصة:
Significant economic prosperity in some Asian nations over a sustained period has left impacts on different areas of international relations. This paper explores the process of geopolitical developments in Asia, and examines the possible ways and means to ensure that these developments are in accordance with the common interests of Asian nations. Revealing an Iranian perspective of the geopolitical changes in Asia, the author traces the quest for independence to the rise of a development discourse in the Asian continent in the post-World War II period. He also studies the challenges ahead of the rising Asian powers such as energy security and lack of regional arrangements for conflict management and resolution. Pointing to Iran's salient status in world energy market, the author suggests the ways that Iran can contribute to the Asian energy security. The paper finally suggests measures for the promotion of Asian interdependency and cooperation including development of a normative system, development of a collective security structure and promotion of Asian cooperation
ملخص الجهاز:
Towards Cooperation and Interdependency Mahmood Vaezi*- Ph. D in International Relations, Vice-President of Center for Strategic Research and Head of Foreign Policy Research Department, Tehran, Iran Received: 12/08/2010 Accepted: 30/11/2010 Abstract Significant economic prosperity in some Asian nations over a sustained period has left impacts on different areas of international relations.
Within this general framework, three specific areas of Asian cooperation and interdependency will be discussed: economic development; energy security; and regional organizations.
The reality on the ground would rather dictate that before security issues could be addressed as such, Asia will have to turn its attention to more urgent challenges in need of preliminary dialogue and cooperation in such areas as active regional crises; chronic political tensions; weak economic structures, especially in lesser developed areas; limited markets; shortage of capital resources; as well as cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.
Iran and the Asian Dialogue on Energy Security Iran’s geographical location, situated between two energy-rich areas – the Persian Gulf in the south and the Caspian Sea-Central Asia to the north – is in itself a privileged position, which is much strengthened with its huge oil and gas reserves.
Regional Organizations and Asian Interdependency Rapid economic growth and development in East Asia has also led to the emergence of regional organizations, reflecting the needs arising from the new dynamism and necessitating further collective, multilateral efforts and cooperation in different fields on the part of the countries involved.