نوع مقاله : اقتصاد سیاسی ایران
نویسندگان
گروه علوم سیاسی، واحد آزادشهر، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، آزادشهر، ایران.
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The present study examines dam-building policies in Iran and China through a comparative perspective within the framework of water resources governance and the context of geo-hydropolitics. The central research question is: How have the institutional patterns and water governance arrangements in Iran and China shaped dam-building policies, and what impacts have these policies had on water security, the regulation of transboundary relations, and regional cooperation? The study hypothesizes that differences in the institutional structures of water governance, the degree of decision-making centralization, and the coordination mechanisms among relevant institutions in Iran and China have led to distinct patterns in managing the transboundary consequences of dam construction, ensuring water security, and promoting regional cooperation.Employing a descriptive-analytical method and a comparative research approach, and drawing upon the integrated theoretical perspectives of water governance and geo-hydropolitics, the findings reveal that: (1) dam-building policies in both countries have largely been formulated within a state-centered and developmentalist governance framework, in which water and energy security have been prioritized over environmental considerations and stakeholder participation; (2) these policies have strengthened hydro-territorial control and enhanced state capacity to regulate hydrological flows, thereby contributing to the redistribution of power at the national level and reinforcing state authority in water resource management; (3) the implementation of dam projects in transboundary river basins, particularly under conditions of incomplete or imbalanced governance, has increased geo-hydropolitical sensitivities, generated potential tensions, and complicated relations with neighboring countries; and (4) differences in institutional structures and governance capacities have enabled China, through greater institutional cohesion, stronger economic capabilities, and more effective regional and multilateral cooperation mechanisms, to manage the transboundary impacts of dam-building more effectively. In contrast, Iran has faced greater challenges due to institutional fragmentation, diplomatic constraints, and limited success in institutionalizing sustainable cooperative arrangements.
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