Political and InternationalResearches Quarterly: 1 (18)

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1 - Iran: Accomplishments and Limitations in Iran (Mahmood Sariolghalam)

The aim of this paper is to explain how the field of International Relations evolved in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution. Sociological, economic, and historical variables are presented to set out this evolution. It analyzes the hypothesis that although IR th More

The aim of this paper is to explain how the field of International Relations evolved in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution. Sociological, economic, and historical variables are presented to set out this evolution. It analyzes the hypothesis that although IR theories and methodologies have had almost no effect on the way in which the Islamic Republic defines the global system and perform its foreign relations, its influence today among students and academic community is unprecedented. The paper concludes that political science and IR will play a key role in providing raw data about the world and introducing knowledge on how other countries are being transformed and what Iran could learn from them.   Manuscript profile

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2 - On Convergence and Divergence in relations between Iran and Libya

beginning of the revolution, and there have been some factors at work in creating a number of convergence and divergence between the two countries. Based on the theory of Structural Realism, this study tries to examine the reasons for the expansion of the ties between t More

beginning of the revolution, and there have been some factors at work in creating a number of convergence and divergence between the two countries. Based on the theory of Structural Realism, this study tries to examine the reasons for the expansion of the ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Libya as well as the causes of instability and divergence between the two countries. Following the analysis of events in post-revolution era, we find out that the expansion of relations between the countries is the result of international and regional developments which has led to more convergence. As an example to this claim, one can refer to both countries’ struggle with the United States’ domination over the international system and Libya’s support from Iran’s position during the imposed war   Manuscript profile

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3 - Convergence factors in Relations between Iran - Syria (2013-1979): A Case Study of Recent Developments in Syria

This paper is aimed at exploring the Convergence factors in the relations between the two countries focusing on two elements of common interest and common enemy and threat. Then we analyze how the recent developments in Syria have been influenced by such a convergence. More

This paper is aimed at exploring the Convergence factors in the relations between the two countries focusing on two elements of common interest and common enemy and threat. Then we analyze how the recent developments in Syria have been influenced by such a convergence. Another important aspect is, Syria’s cooperation with the liberation movements of Palestine and Lebanon based on Iran’s new approaches since 1979.The relations between Syria and Iran gradually strengthened in post- Revolution era, and the two countries became strategic allies in practice. Syria has the highest level of relations with Iran as an Arabic country   Manuscript profile

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4 - Analysis of Relations between Iran and Qatar

Qatar is situated at the heart of the Persian Gulf, and that is why it has a strategic and sensitive position. From viewpoint of having Arabic ethnicity, being in line with western policies and suffering from the fear of domestic and foreign threats, Qatar is similar to More

Qatar is situated at the heart of the Persian Gulf, and that is why it has a strategic and sensitive position. From viewpoint of having Arabic ethnicity, being in line with western policies and suffering from the fear of domestic and foreign threats, Qatar is similar to other Arab nations and is different from others when it comes to having border disputes with United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and some independent policies as well. In the meantime, Qatar’s counter-measures despite the good will of Islamic Republic of Iran during the recent years, have made the relations between the two countries different in nature   Manuscript profile

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5 - Cognitive Sociology in the USA: European Theoretical Approach in focus

Cognition means understanding and perception. Cognitive sociology refers to the study of relations between thinking and society. The cognitive sociology in America, due to its approach and type of work, has three branches: Theoretical of European type, behaviorism pragm More

Cognition means understanding and perception. Cognitive sociology refers to the study of relations between thinking and society. The cognitive sociology in America, due to its approach and type of work, has three branches: Theoretical of European type, behaviorism pragmatic, and applied one. In this paper the first type is investigated: the opinions of Sorokin, Merton, Znaniecki, Veblen, Wolfe, and Parsons. In this research, the information required is also gathered through library method.   Manuscript profile

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6 - Pan-Turkism in Central Asia: between Realism and Idealism

Turkey’s policy towards Central Asia in the 90s was full of passion and enthusiasm towards building a community of Turkish-speaking countries. Such an enthusiasm wasn’t accompanied with an appropriate strategy, therefore, Turkey couldn’t expand its inf More

Turkey’s policy towards Central Asia in the 90s was full of passion and enthusiasm towards building a community of Turkish-speaking countries. Such an enthusiasm wasn’t accompanied with an appropriate strategy, therefore, Turkey couldn’t expand its influence in a real sense of the word. Due to the presence of some competitors such as America, Russia, China and Iran and also lack of financial resources, Turkey couldn’t play its role well. Because of different reasons such heterogeneity of values and norms, different lifestyles, inability to secure the borders with neighboring countries, Qatar somehow turned a blind eye towards its utopia of leadership in the Central Asian countries. Although it couldn’t have a major role to play in the pursuit of Pan-Turkism approach, Qatar seems to play an important role in energy transfer   Manuscript profile

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7 - Shiite and Government in Iraq

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8 - Globalization and the South

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