The Impact of the Neighborhood Policy of the Russian Federation on Iran's Regionalist Approach in the Caucasus

One of the key geopolitical regions adjacent to Iran is the South Caucasus region. This region has been important for Iran and Russia for a long time due to its geographical proximity and exchanges and historical, cultural and other roots with Iran and Russia. Due to its geostrategic position, the South Caucasus region attracts regional and spherical actors. The historical roots and proximity of this region to Iran and Russia have caused the fate and events of this region to have a direct impact on the security and national interests of Iran and Russia, which has created obstacles to the path of regionalism in Iran by Russia and other actors. The present study seeks to study the effect of the neighborhood policy of the Russian Federation on Iran's regionalist approach in the Caucasus. The present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical and exploratory in nature. Is. In this study, the statistical population included a collection of political geography experts, officials of related organizations and relevant institutions who, in addition to collecting information, helped in other areas such as (interviews and questionnaires). In this research, we have tried to address all the political, defense, security, etc. countries of the South Caucasus region and the actors present in this region. Then the results of the field method are performed in the form of statistical analysis T. Therefore, in order to gain a superior position over its rivals and ensure its security and national interests, far from Russia's violent confrontations, Iran must consider strategies based on linking its interests with the Caucasus countries and bring them to the operational stage.