Document Type : Original Article
Abstract
This article intends to use the Copenhagen security theory to address the factors affecting endogenous regionalism and from that perspective, to pathologies the two trends of endogenous and extroverted regionalism in the Middle East. The author's main strategy for initiating endogenous regionalism is the beginning of a neighborhood policy by influential regional powers that are subject to cultural and civilizational power. Iran is a regional power firstly, is subject to cultural and civilizational power, and secondly, the release of its power depends on reducing regional tensions, reducing the interventions of extra-regional powers and starting the process of endogenous or introspective regionalism. The main question is: What are the most important obstacles to endogenous regionalism in West Asia and how can I.R.Iran activate its neighborhood policy to achieve endogenous regionalism in West Asia?
answering this question, we tested this hypothesis: active structural conflicts in the region, incomplete economics, a reciprocal lifestyle, and a paradoxical pattern of friendship and enmity are the most important obstacles to endogenous regionalism in the Middle East. Also, the self-confidence of the political elites of the regional powers, due to the strong culture and civilization to start the neighborhood policy, the material and spiritual capacities necessary to build trust and participation and try to reduce regional tensions in a slow process, reduce negative interventions of foreign powers in the West. It provides Asia with the necessary conditions for the realization of endogenous regionalism. Article discusses the consequences of the process of Arab normalization with Israel for regionalism.
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