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Many Western policymakers do not know Iran very well, which shows that it is not enough to look at the world only through geopolitics.

In the past, some people thought Iran could be weakened through military pressure, sanctions, and isolation, but they underestimated Iran's strong cultural identity.

This identity comes from a shared history, language, literature, and collective memory.

So many conflicts today are not only political and military issues, but also cultural ones.

In the twentieth century, many major events were mainly related to states, ideologies, and military alliances.

But in the twenty-first century, cultural identity has become increasingly important.

The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Brexit, and the development of India and China are all related to identity, belonging, historical memory, and ideas about the future.

Of course, states are important, but culture often has a greater influence on political choices and international relations.

Mexico is an interesting example.

In recent years, this country has placed more emphasis on Indigenous people, women, and social solidarity, hoping to make more people feel that they belong to the nation.

This approach shows that culture is not just an old thing left over from the past; it can also change and help society move forward together.

To understand today's world, we cannot look only at geopolitics; we must also learn to think from a geocultural perspective.