Evaluating the environmental policies of the countries of the Persian gulf cooperation council in the light of the theory of environmental security, lessons for Iran

With the end of the Cold War and the formation of new concepts in the attitude of the state-nations to the field of international relations, in an evaluative view, it can be said that environmental issues are considered as an element that promotes foreign policy, due to this, the environment in the minds of the nation-states has become a practical approach. According to the theoretical teachings. Today, many conflicts between governments are rooted in environmental policies. Due to its unique strategic position, the Persian Gulf region has experienced specific environmental geopolitical attitudes, in which the role of the 6 member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council is increasingly important. How is the environment of the countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council explained? It is worth mentioning that the research method of this article is qualitative with a descriptive and analytical approach, which has been collected through surveys, information in the field of articles, books and internet sites. Since this research is practical, we refrain from giving hypotheses. In the end, it can be mentioned that with the analysis of information, the incompatibility of development plans with environmental policies, lack of foresight, political acting of this council as a challenge and promotion of environmental security. regional, stability in environmental economy, lack of political use of environmental element as examples of challenges and opportunities.