Comparing the Approaches of International Political Economy Macro Strategy of the United States of America and China Towards the Islamic Republic of Iran

Abstract

US-China relations are the most important and at the same time the most complicated relations in Asia. Due to the rapid growth of China and the efforts of the United States of America to maintain its power in the region, the two countries are in an increasing struggle to gain more power and influence in Asia and experience different levels of interaction and competition against each other. The main purpose of this research is to compare the macro strategy approaches of the international political economy of the United States of America and China towards the Islamic Republic of Iran. The research hypothesis was that Washington is worried about the unpredictable consequences of competition with China, which may lead to a military conflict between the two countries; It has tried to put a range of containment strategies (positive to negative) in accordance with this country's assessment of the impact of China's rise on American hegemony, in order to restrain China and avoid direct confrontation with this country. The findings of the research showed that the United States has used a variety of strategies in an intelligent manner in dealing with its competitors in accordance with the geopolitical conditions of the region and the international public space. The United States of America as the only remaining great power from the era after the Second World War and the Cold War; It has always tried to establish its hegemony in the world and force others to submit and accept its desired order. Therefore, economic growth and development and control of the world's energy resources, especially the resources available in the Persian Gulf region, are considered essential for the stabilization and maintenance of this country's hegemony in the world. On the other hand, considering that this arena can be such that in case of insecurity in this region, the hegemony of this country will be challenged. Therefore, for several decades, this country has focused its strategy on reducing dependence on energy imports. China is also one of the great powers that is trying to improve its position in the world arena, and this in turn determines the country's dependence on the energy resources of the Persian Gulf. Thus, what is important for China is the security of energy supply.

Keywords: Macro strategy of political economy, international politics, United States of America, China, Iran.