The Role of Discourse on Realist Idealism in Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Subject Areas : Political and International Researches Quarterly
Keywords: Foreign policy, realism, Islamic Republic, Idealism, Realis,
Abstract :
The Role of the Realistic Idealism Discourse in Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Case study: government of construction) Dr. Alireza Azghandi[1] Alijan Moradi Joo[2] Abstract Explaining the discourse (realistic idealism) in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the present research attempts to amalgamate between ideal and real goals as two contradictory elements. Specifically, the paper seeks to answer the question of whether the discourse of realistic idealism can be used as a theoretical framework for analyzing the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the period of construction? The main hypothesis of the paper points to the appropriateness of the realistic idealism discourse as a theoretical framework for analyzing the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the period of construction according to the existing cases and evidence. For this purpose descriptive-analytical method has been used. The results of this research shows that the realistic idealism discourse has been implemented in policies of construction government such as political multilateralism, détente and normalization of relations with countries, compromise and non-alignment reform. Keywords: Foreign Policy, Islamic Republic, Idealism, Realism, Realis [1]- Professor of Politics, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and Political Science Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran. [2]- Member of science committee at the University of Imam Hussein (AS) and a doctoral student in political science at Tehran Azad University, Science and Research. (Responsible Author)
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