Neka-Jask geo-economic and geo-strategic impact on the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Caspian basin is very important due to the geopolitical situation and energy resources, especially oil and gas. In recent years, competition over energy resources in the field has increased between regional and extra-regional actors, which in addition to the tension and confrontation between the actors, has intensified instability and insecurity in the region. Moreover, how to transfer and deliver the Caspian energy and projects and proposed routes for the transfer of energy from different countries have added to the insecurity and instability. Among the different projects and proposals for Caspian energy transmission, energy transmission through Neka- Jask pipelines which is provided by Iran, is among the important proposals. The question of this study is what effect does the energy transfer by Neka-Jask pipeline in terms of geo-economic and geo-strategic has on the national security of the Islamic Republic of Iran? Based on the authors, in addition to economic and trade advantages, the implementation of Neka-Jask pipeline has increased the bargaining power of Iran in regional and international relations and with the conjoining of pipeline security with national security, national security will also increase.