The New Structure Of International Political Economy And Iran Geo-Politics Of Energy (Case Study: The Caspian Sea)

One of the variables which challenges the position of the states,and makes them to consider International Structure in the Foreign Policy decision making, is the situation imposed on them by the new structure of International Political Economy. Therefore,theoreticians of Political Economy and International Relations,with regarding the current trends in the international system,have named the 21st century, the century of Geo-Economics.That is because of the fact that they believe the most important global challenge in this century is a competition for energy resources; moreover, the problem of energy security will be the most important Political Economy Paradigm in this century. Considering the aforementioned issues, this dissertation will investigate the relationship between new structure of International Political Economy variable and Iran’s position in the field of Energy Transition. Using macro analysis level of international system structure as over approach, as well as Structural Realism Theory, this article attempts to explain causally the assumed relationship.