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A Comparative SWOT Analysis of Iran’s Geopolitical Position in International Energy and Transport Corridors
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Gholamali Rahimi1   , Tooraj Dehghani2 , Mahdiyeh Aboulhassani Chimeh3 |
1- Member of Faculty, Energy Economic Department, IIES, Tehran, Iran , alirahimigh2000@yahoo.com
2- Member of Faculty, Energy Economic Department, IIES, Tehran, Iran
3- Researcher, Energy Economic Department, IIES, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (5 Views) |
This study aims to evaluate the international energy and transport corridors and to analyze the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran within them. The examined corridors include the North–South, India–Middle East–Europe (IMEC), Basra–Turkey, Zangezur, Lapis Lazuli, and China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The research method is descriptive–analytical, and data were collected from documentary sources and a researcher-made SWOT questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was measured using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient (α = 0.917), indicating a high level of internal consistency. Findings show that Iran holds a mixed position of geopolitical strengths and geo-economic threats. While Iran’s geographical location and access to open waters are among its key advantages, the competing corridors such as IMEC and Zangezur, along with external political pressures, pose significant challenges. Finally, several strategic recommendations are presented to enhance Iran’s geo-economic position.
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| Keywords: Energy corridor, Transport corridor, Geoeconomics, Geopolitics, Islamic Republic of Iran. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Management
Received: 2026/08/16 | Accepted: 2026/08/1 | Published: 2026/08/1
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