Turkish-Iranian Relations. The Past, Present and Future (Stosunki turecko-irańskie. Przeszłość, teraźniejszość i przyszłość)

Turkey and Iran as the two neighbouring countries can be described as relatively comparable with regard to the geographical, demographic and socio-economic dimension. Yet, next to the numerous similarities and levels, on which they can be assessed as comparable states, there are also multiple significant differences and dissimilarities between these two countries. These factors, both similarities and differences, account for the nature of relations between Turkey and Iran, which can be briefly described as characterised by great dynamics. The aim of the paper is to provide for the historical background of Turkish-Iranian relations, outline most important issues affecting these relations and attempt to draw conclusions on the basis of the historical and current trends in these mutual relations to forecast the possible continuation of cooperation between the two states in question as well as the nature of the future of Turkish-Iranian relations.