Ankara-Tehran Rivalry Without War
The article examines the long-standing, stable rivalry between Turkey and Iran, grounded in their shared border since 1639. Despite regional conflicts like Syria and mutual mistrust, both countries maintain a pragmatic cooperation driven by vital interests, including energy dependence and security concerns over Kurdish separatism. This relationship is sustained through institutional mechanisms and strategic negotiations, even as geopolitical tensions, particularly related to NATO and Western influences, prevent deeper alliance formation.
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