Document Type : Research Paper
Author
. Professor of Anthropology, Allameh Tabataba'i University. farhadi_kaveh2002@yahoo.com
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to introduce the concept of “Makelmakelmakinegi” disease in order to provide a better understanding of socio-political situation in Iran. This disease involves the excessive use of nonrenewable and the most vital of all resources, namely water. The ramifications of this disease are not only in direct contrast to national or regional interests but in the long term as leading to immigration, war, conflicts, it threats friendship relations not only within Iran but also between neighbor regional countries.
This paper also discusses aqua politics in Iran from a historical perspective. Qanat is rooted in the spirit of peace and collaboration whereas deep and semi-deep wells are associated with individualism and violent competition. “Makelmakelmakinegi” disease is a very dangerous and chronic subspecies of unearned economics. This economic situation is as the result of looting non-renewable Water resources.This pillage brings short-term unsustainable incomes which like the Dutch disease, and any other extraordinary revenues source not directly arising from production( but rather from extraction), wreak havoc on industry and national agriculture.Furthermore, The continuation of this process has devastating consequences including(but not limited to) water shortage crisis, political crisis, cultural and political conflicts, social disorders and war.
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