Exploration of Iran's Foreign Policy in the Balkans Region: A Case Study of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Document Type : Science - Research

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1 PhD student of International Relations, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, IRAN

2 Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, IRAN

3 Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan branch (Khorasgan), Isfahan, IRAN

Abstract

The Balkans, in a specific sense, refers to the collection of countries in Southeast Europe that gained independence following the collapse of the former Yugoslavia, most of which are on the path to membership in the European Union. The Balkans, with its great ethnic diversity, is the intersection of three religions: Islam, Catholic Christianity, and Orthodox Christianity, and regarding its historical background, it is considered a crisis-prone area next to the European Union. Iran has long-standing deep cultural ties with the countries of this region, and the Persian language has historically held significant appeal among the intellectuals of this area. However, undoubtedly, Iran's presence and role in the Bosnian crisis during the 1990s is considered the most significant involvement of Iran in this part of Europe. The present study aims to explore the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Balkans region, emphasizing Iran's role in Bosnia. The results indicated that the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Balkans is consistent with the constructivist approach in international relations, and this region possesses considerable potential in cultural, political, and economic fields for the development of relations.
 

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