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Iran’s regional policy
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Iran’s foreign policy
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Nuclear Politics in Asia
Nuclear Politics in Asia, 2017
34. Political Realism and Iran
The Edinburgh Companion to Political Realism, 2018
Iran’s relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Iranian Women: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Iranian Women’s century long strug... more Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Iranian Women’s century long struggle to improve their status in the society and achieve some basic rights such as education and suffrage. The paper demonstrates how the patriarchal system cemented with the male interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence has created strong foundations based on which women have been deserted of many rights for decades. This foundation has resisted change and exhausted positive efforts when progressive statesmen tried to provide women with some developments. Exactly for this reason the Islamic Revolution turned the clock back on women’s rights and acted regressively against limited advantages that women had gained in previous decades. Despite frequent draw backs; Iranian women have continued with their struggle for improving their social and legal status. In this struggle, education has proven to be their most effective mean, as it has provided opportunities and strategies for social and poli...
Iran's regional policy in the South Caucasus : case studies of relations with the Republics of Azerbaijan & Armenia
The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Iran’s foreign policy and be... more The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Iran’s foreign policy and behaviour, roots of continuity and factors of change in the regional context of the South Caucasus, using the case studies of its relations with two important neighbouring countries, the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. To offer a picture of regional geopolitical context in which the subject is examined, the study will discuss the importance of South Caucasus in the international system, introducing the existing challenges and opportunities in the region, as well as important regional and international players involved, their goals and policies towards those goals. The study will also provide a review of Iran’s foreign policy in different periods and discuss factors resulting in different approaches undertaken in each period. The implication of these policies will then be examined further in the context of the Middle East, as well as South Caucasus. That is to demonstrate the specific ...
Culture, the Core of Soft Power: An Overview of Iran's Cultural Component of Soft Power
AbstractFocusing on the relatively successful soft power policy of Iran, the paper has examined &... more AbstractFocusing on the relatively successful soft power policy of Iran, the paper has examined 'culture' as the cornerstone of Iran's soft power. The paper argues that the success of Iran's soft power in the face of continuous international pressures, economic sanctions and efforts for its isolation, is due to a much stronger and enduring factor which is 'culture'. The paper considers two pillars for Iran's cultural structure; the Persian civilization and Islamic culture. These two have been the main driving force which has enforced other components of Iran's soft power such as economy or foreign policy. The paper has briefly introduced some important attributes of the Iranian culture and provided examples on the use of these components to exert soft power.IntroductionAccording to Nye who coined the term in the late 1980's, 'soft power' simply means the ability "to convince or persuade others to follow your example, to want what you ...
Introduction 1
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
South Caucasus: regional and external players
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
Nuclear Politics in Asia
Asia has the world’s highest concentration of nuclear weapons and the most significant recent dev... more Asia has the world’s highest concentration of nuclear weapons and the most significant recent developments related to nuclear proliferation, as well as the world’s most critical conflicts and considerable political instability. The containment and prevention of nuclear proliferation, especially in Asia, continues to be a grave concern for the international community. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of nuclear arsenals, nuclear ambitions and nuclear threats across different parts of Asia. It covers the Middle East (including Israel), China, India-Pakistan and their confrontation, as well as North Korea. It discusses the conventional warfare risks, risks from non-state armed groups, and examines the attempts to limit and control nuclear weapons, both international initiatives and American diplomacy and interventions. The book concludes by assessing the possibility of nuclear revival, the potential outcomes of international approaches to nuclear disarmament, an...
Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Ira-nian Women's century long stru... more Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Ira-nian Women's century long struggle to improve their status in the society and achieve some basic rights such as education and suffrage. The paper demonstrates how the patriarchal system cemented with the male interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence has created strong foundations based on which women have been deserted of many rights for decades. This foundation has resisted change and exhausted positive efforts when progressive statesmen tried to provide women with some developments. Exactly for this reason the Islamic Revolution turned the clock back on women's rights and acted regressively against limited advantages that women had gained in previous decades. Despite frequent draw backs; Iranian women have continued with their struggle for improving their social and legal status. In this struggle, education has proven to be their most effective mean, as it has provided opportunities and strategies for social and political participation, giving the women the voice of reason to argue for their demands and moreover has given them the ability and skills to interpret the Islamic jurisprudence and hence find avenues through which women can be provided with greater rights and privileges. This in term has empowered them to have constructive dialogues and debates on women related issues with jurisconsults and legislators and urge them to review the legal system with a more favorable approach towards women's rights and status. However, so long as the social patriarchal system is intact, any progress would be slow and faced with great challenges.
Iran’s regional policy
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Iran’s foreign policy
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Nuclear Politics in Asia
Nuclear Politics in Asia, 2017
34. Political Realism and Iran
The Edinburgh Companion to Political Realism, 2018
Iran’s relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus, 2019
Iranian Women: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Iranian Women’s century long strug... more Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Iranian Women’s century long struggle to improve their status in the society and achieve some basic rights such as education and suffrage. The paper demonstrates how the patriarchal system cemented with the male interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence has created strong foundations based on which women have been deserted of many rights for decades. This foundation has resisted change and exhausted positive efforts when progressive statesmen tried to provide women with some developments. Exactly for this reason the Islamic Revolution turned the clock back on women’s rights and acted regressively against limited advantages that women had gained in previous decades. Despite frequent draw backs; Iranian women have continued with their struggle for improving their social and legal status. In this struggle, education has proven to be their most effective mean, as it has provided opportunities and strategies for social and poli...
Iran's regional policy in the South Caucasus : case studies of relations with the Republics of Azerbaijan & Armenia
The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Iran’s foreign policy and be... more The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Iran’s foreign policy and behaviour, roots of continuity and factors of change in the regional context of the South Caucasus, using the case studies of its relations with two important neighbouring countries, the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan. To offer a picture of regional geopolitical context in which the subject is examined, the study will discuss the importance of South Caucasus in the international system, introducing the existing challenges and opportunities in the region, as well as important regional and international players involved, their goals and policies towards those goals. The study will also provide a review of Iran’s foreign policy in different periods and discuss factors resulting in different approaches undertaken in each period. The implication of these policies will then be examined further in the context of the Middle East, as well as South Caucasus. That is to demonstrate the specific ...
Culture, the Core of Soft Power: An Overview of Iran's Cultural Component of Soft Power
AbstractFocusing on the relatively successful soft power policy of Iran, the paper has examined &... more AbstractFocusing on the relatively successful soft power policy of Iran, the paper has examined 'culture' as the cornerstone of Iran's soft power. The paper argues that the success of Iran's soft power in the face of continuous international pressures, economic sanctions and efforts for its isolation, is due to a much stronger and enduring factor which is 'culture'. The paper considers two pillars for Iran's cultural structure; the Persian civilization and Islamic culture. These two have been the main driving force which has enforced other components of Iran's soft power such as economy or foreign policy. The paper has briefly introduced some important attributes of the Iranian culture and provided examples on the use of these components to exert soft power.IntroductionAccording to Nye who coined the term in the late 1980's, 'soft power' simply means the ability "to convince or persuade others to follow your example, to want what you ...
Introduction 1
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
South Caucasus: regional and external players
Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
Nuclear Politics in Asia
Asia has the world’s highest concentration of nuclear weapons and the most significant recent dev... more Asia has the world’s highest concentration of nuclear weapons and the most significant recent developments related to nuclear proliferation, as well as the world’s most critical conflicts and considerable political instability. The containment and prevention of nuclear proliferation, especially in Asia, continues to be a grave concern for the international community. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of nuclear arsenals, nuclear ambitions and nuclear threats across different parts of Asia. It covers the Middle East (including Israel), China, India-Pakistan and their confrontation, as well as North Korea. It discusses the conventional warfare risks, risks from non-state armed groups, and examines the attempts to limit and control nuclear weapons, both international initiatives and American diplomacy and interventions. The book concludes by assessing the possibility of nuclear revival, the potential outcomes of international approaches to nuclear disarmament, an...
Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Ira-nian Women's century long stru... more Through a summarized historical review; this paper is studying Ira-nian Women's century long struggle to improve their status in the society and achieve some basic rights such as education and suffrage. The paper demonstrates how the patriarchal system cemented with the male interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence has created strong foundations based on which women have been deserted of many rights for decades. This foundation has resisted change and exhausted positive efforts when progressive statesmen tried to provide women with some developments. Exactly for this reason the Islamic Revolution turned the clock back on women's rights and acted regressively against limited advantages that women had gained in previous decades. Despite frequent draw backs; Iranian women have continued with their struggle for improving their social and legal status. In this struggle, education has proven to be their most effective mean, as it has provided opportunities and strategies for social and political participation, giving the women the voice of reason to argue for their demands and moreover has given them the ability and skills to interpret the Islamic jurisprudence and hence find avenues through which women can be provided with greater rights and privileges. This in term has empowered them to have constructive dialogues and debates on women related issues with jurisconsults and legislators and urge them to review the legal system with a more favorable approach towards women's rights and status. However, so long as the social patriarchal system is intact, any progress would be slow and faced with great challenges.