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Iran-Turkmenistan Relations: Cross-Border Ethnic Groups and Comprehensive Governance Strategies
WU Tongyu
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2134/2024.05.002
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
This study delves into the bilateral relations between Iran and Turkmenistan, focusing on the multidimensional impacts of cross-border ethnic groups, cultural diplomacy, and energy cooperation. The research reveals that despite challenges in security cooperation, such as regional political ideological differences and uneven power distribution, Iran has adopted diverse strategies to enhance cultural identity, social cohesion, and promote economic cooperation. Iran actively seeks to repair relations with Turkmenistan by emphasizing shared historical and cultural backgrounds, particularly the presence of cross-border Turkmen ethnic groups. Specific measures include developing cultural tourism, organizing cultural weeks, and establishing commemorative days. In the economic sphere, the two countries have signed significant natural gas supply agreements, strengthening energy cooperation. Iranian leaders often emphasize “blood ties” and deep cultural connections in diplomatic statements, combining cultural diplomacy with practical economic cooperation. The study’s findings indicate that Iran’s initiatives have led to the reorganization of national space and social reconstruction in border regions, promoting changes in public policy. By integrating cultural identity, historical connections, and economic interests, Iran has adopted a sophisticated diplomatic approach, laying the foundation for more stable and enduring bilateral relations while contributing to regional stability and sustainable development.
Iranian foreign policy, cross-border ethnic groups, Iran-Turkmenistan relations
WU Tongyu. Iran-Turkmenistan Relations: Cross-Border Ethnic Groups and Comprehensive Governance Strategies. International Relations and Diplomacy, Sep.-Oct. 2024, Vol. 12, No. 5, 181-190.
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