Determination of geostrategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region and its consequences for the Islamic Republic of Iran

Based on its political and security characteristics, the Indo-Pacific region is the meeting point of major economic policies such as China and the United States. Russia and China are trying to turn USA and Europe's policy of moving to the Indo-Pacific, which is considered a threat to them, into an opportunity. In order to stabilize and develop its national interests, the Islamic Republic of Iran should pay special attention to establishing an effective relationship and solid interaction with the countries present in the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance. Iran's view of the Asian continent and especially the Indo-Pacific strategic perspective can bring this opportunity for our country to be able to balance its foreign relations with the West and also increase the country's maneuvering power in dealing with political phenomena. Therefore, the aim of the upcoming research is to explain the geostrategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region and its consequences for the Islamic Republic of Iran. This research is considered qualitative and its method was descriptive-analytical. The results of the research showed that by consolidating and developing its maritime power through territorialization of geostrategy and role-playing in the Indo-Pacific zone and a correct understanding of the balance of power between the West and the East, Iran can respond to the opportunities and threats caused by the shifting geopolitical and geostrategic environments of the contemporary century and adopt the appropriate strategy to achieve balance in its foreign relations.