Contemporary Political Studies

Contemporary Political Studies

The U.S.-China Conflict in the Far East and Its Military Security Implications for the Islamic Republic of Iran

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Authors
Ehsan Kayani Rauf 1
Esmaeil Shafiee Sarvestani 2
Bashir Esmaeili 3
1 Ph.D. student Department of Political Science, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of the Department of Political Science,, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran
10.30465/cps.2024.50158.3450
Abstract
The conflict between the United States and China in the Far East has far-reaching consequences for the balance of power and regional security. This study addresses the question of how the U.S.-China conflict affects Iran’s national security, particularly in the military domain. The central hypothesis is that heightened military competition between the U.S. and China will lead to increased military cooperation between Iran and China, as well as advancements in Iran's defensive capabilities. In response, Iran has sought to bolster its naval forces in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, while also enhancing its military technologies to safeguard national security against external threats, especially from the U.S. The research methodology is based on qualitative analysis of documents and academic articles. The findings indicate that through military partnerships with China and strengthening its military presence in strategic regions, Iran has improved its deterrence against potential threats. However, this approach may also result in heightened international pressure and escalated tensions with the United States.
Keywords
Iran&rsquo
s national security
U.S.-China conflict
military capabilities
military cooperation
Far East

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Contemporary Political Studies
Volume 15, Issue 4
Autumn 2025
Pages 153-181