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The Role of City Diplomacy in Forming a Network :union: of Cities Around the Persian Gulf to Enhance Convergence and Strengthen Regional Peace
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In the context of the role of local actors in transnational arenas, the dominant approach in urban management involves connecting cities to international urban networks to leverage the advantages of globalization. This has elevated the status of cities in global politics and enabled them to effectively represent their shared interests and those of other urban actors by strengthening city diplomacy. Given the importance of this subject, the present study uses a descriptive-analytical method to examine the need for forming an international :union: of cities around the Persian Gulf, emphasizing the enhancement of city diplomacy in the region. The study analyzes the dynamics of economic and social relations and the region's current state using credible resources and scholarly articles. A model for city diplomacy in the Persian Gulf region is subsequently proposed. The findings reveal that despite numerous convergence-promoting factors, cities in the region have been moving toward divergence. Establishing an international urban :union: in the region could play a pivotal role in fostering greater convergence and promoting peace. |
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| Keywords: Persian Gulf, Globalization, Urban Networks, New Regionalism, City Diplomacy. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/12/10 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/01/26
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