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The research aims to explore how Russia’s strategic culture influences its bilateral relations with Iran in West Asia from 1991 to 2025.

May 15, 2026Open Access

Russia’s Strategic Culture toward Iran in the West Asian Region

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Qualitative analysis of Russia's strategic culture reveals conditional bilateral relations with Iran, indicating complex regional dynamics.

The research aims to explore how Russia’s strategic culture influences its bilateral relations with Iran in West Asia from 1991 to 2025.
Qualitative framework based on strategic culture analysis
Examination of historical contexts and recent developments
Analysis of episodic engagement and cooperation patterns
Russia engages with Iran episodically, balancing cooperation with strategic caution
The relationship is defined by mutual interests in regional stability and energy cooperation
Divergent perceptions exist, with Russia viewing Iran as a secondary partner while Tehran seeks equal collaboration

Aref Bijan (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis of Russia's strategic culture reveals conditional bilateral relations with Iran, indicating complex regional dynamics.