Gospodarcza i społeczno-kulturowa rola Iranu w kształtowaniu bezpieczeństwa na Bliskim Wschodzie

The aim of the article is to explain Iran’s role in the context of security in the Middle East. This region, due to a large number of conflicts generated by geopolitical, economic, social and cultural factors, is a strategic point on the international security map. In the dynamically changing situation in the Middle East, Iran strengthens is political situation. Decisions taken by this country’s authorities may significantly affect security in the Middle East. Thus the following areas should be researched, firstly factors influencing the shape of security in the Middle East and secondly, economic, civilizational and cultural conditions resulting in its political moves in the area of security in the Middle East region.