Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD student, Department of Political Geography, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Academician, Department of Political Geography, Khwarazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
3 PhD student, Department of Political Geography, Faculty of Geography, Khwarazmi University.
Abstract
Common water resources play a crucial role in the hydropolitical relations among countries. giving Afghanistan an upstream position in hydropolitical relations with Iran. This study aims to analyze the role of Afghan brokers as a significant factor in the hydropolitical relations between Iran and Afghanistan over time. The research data were collected through library and field research methods. The research findings showed the trend of hydropolitical relations between the two countries, cooperation at the levels of verbal exchanges and support, and the expression of verbal policies. Conflict and disagreements at the levels of verbal statements indicate inconsistency in the interaction and tension in the dialogue with the Iranian side. The variables of Afghanistan's need for water resources for development, the politicization of water by the Iranian side, consecutive droughts, and the dignity of water for the Afghan people were identified as key factors affecting Afghanistan's hydropolitical relations with Iran from the perspective of Afghan brokers and experts. The results of the research show that organized economic cooperation between the two countries can lead to the creation of sustainable benefits and the improvement of the hydropolitical relations of the two countries.
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