Development and Security Integrity in Border Regions A Conceptual Discussion

With respect to the wide extent of country, variety of natural environments, its several neighbors, as well as different borders, Islamic Republic of Iran is a country of multiple socio-cultural, economic and political characteristics, with both inner and outer opportunities. In terms of development and security, these specific conditions offer opportunities in one hand, and some limitations in other. It is obviously requested to recognize these features, as well as to seek efficient strategies to use them in local, regional and national development. The two main characteristics of the country’s border regions are size (area) and diversity, which manifest themselves in following features:Ecologic-environmental diversity of the border regions in terms of geographical factors;
Variety of historical, cultural, social and polito-econmical characteristics;
Differing local and regional locations of border regions, especially with regard to neighboring countries.
Unequal levels of development, and different demands and requirements of the border regions, especially with regard to the national level.
This article attempts to study the importance of cross-border settlement areas, emphasizing the vital integrity between development and security. The methodology relied on a theoretical-conceptual strategy, during which cognitive methods were applied.