China Balanced Action Policy and Iran Nuclear Program

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China Balanced Action Policy and Iran Nuclear Program

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In the last decade, Iran Nuclear Program had been one of the most important issues in international security and between great powers. The article with emphasis on china position toward Iran nuclear program argues china attitude toward the issue has constructed on “Balanced Action” policy. Hence, the policy concern simultaneously iran s benefits for Beijing and keep responsible relations with other great powers. This Position have rooted in three in three level: national, regional and international. In national level, some factors such as china multiple international identities and economics needs and in regional level some variables like balance of power in Persian Gulf are important. Finally, in international level focus on relation with Israel, position toward nuclear proliferation and relations with Iran and U.S are factors that have influenced Beijing position toward Iran nuclear program. Theoretical framework, trends of Balanced Action policy and explanation of the policy are the main sections of the article.

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