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        1 - Iran and the New Iraq: Challenges and Opportunities
        کیهان Barzegar
        Considering the developments taking place in Iraq andthe imminent installing of a new government in the country, theauthor, in this article, seeks to explore the opportunities andchallenges of the aforementioned situation to the Iranian nationalinterests. The main quest More
        Considering the developments taking place in Iraq andthe imminent installing of a new government in the country, theauthor, in this article, seeks to explore the opportunities andchallenges of the aforementioned situation to the Iranian nationalinterests. The main question of the research involves that whatkind of government in Baghdad would secure the Iranian nationalinterests, as the fact that Iraq has persistently represented andwill be a strategic rival and a security threat to Iran. This articleis organized in three sections. In the first section, the authorexposes the Iranian general views toward the Arab world andIraq in particular. The second and third sections observe the constants in the Iranian-Iraqi relations and pays attention to thechallenges ahead. Finally, the author undertakes that Iran andthe new Iraq are able to divert their relations from the stage ofcontinued conflicts and threatening each other’s interests anddirect them toward a constructive rivalry and cooperation withinthe framework of common interests. This will largely depend onthe first step to be taken by the new Iraqi government. Manuscript profile
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        2 - An Investigation of the Relationship between the BRICS and Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
        Arezoo Kheradmandan Bahram Yousefi Roohollah Shahabi Shiva Jalalpoor
        The purpose of the present study is to explain the relationship between the BRICS members and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The research relies on the hypothesis that the relation between BRICS and the Islamic Republic of Iran is defined within the framework of foreign More
        The purpose of the present study is to explain the relationship between the BRICS members and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The research relies on the hypothesis that the relation between BRICS and the Islamic Republic of Iran is defined within the framework of foreign relations between Iran and the BRICS nations. The method of study is descriptive analysis and the results show that although the BRICS is against the U.S unilateralism, it does not seem to have sufficient resources or be able to moderate the effects of U.S sanctions against Iran as much as it is expected. Among the BRICS states, Russia indirectly benefits from the U.S sanctions against Iran as Iran’s failure to produce more natural gas as well as its financial and technological failures to complete energy projects in near future would lead to a regional and global market in favor of Russia and to the detriment of Iran. On the other hand, the BRICS members have long-term plans to prevent the U.S unilateralism while they have not cut their political-economic relations with the U.S and have not challenged the structure of the international system. According to the approach of constructivism, the leaders ought to observe the norms of international structure in order to gain more benefit for their country as the constructivists hold that the countries’ foreign policy and their close relations in the international level take a serious form in terms of their common approaches. It is evident that the BRICS members take this fact into account and thereby they would not get into an ideological fight with the U.S in the international arena. Therefore, the relations with the BRICS countries would have no extreme and ideal effect on the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Manuscript profile
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        3 - An Analysis and Assessment of Turkey’s Foreign Policy in Iraq and Its Impact on National Interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2010-2023)
        Sami Rasool  Maktouf al-Rekabi Mohammad  Torabi Mohammad Hassan   Ali Mohammad Bashir   Esmaeili
        The purpose of the present research is to study Turkey’s foreign policy in front of Iraq and its impact on national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this regard, the theory of neorealism along with a descriptive-analytic method was used. The results showed More
        The purpose of the present research is to study Turkey’s foreign policy in front of Iraq and its impact on national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this regard, the theory of neorealism along with a descriptive-analytic method was used. The results showed that Turkey’s foreign policy in Iraq is based on increasing penetration, acquiring better position, and maintaining power balance with Iran which, on the one hand, has common interests for both countries, and on the other hand, involves contradictory interests. At for positive points and collaboration, this subject is rooted in the geography of 3 countries and is a function of regional environment, terrorism, and Kurds’ issue while with respect to competition, it is due to the expansion of the penetration of 2 countries in Iraq. Iran supports the policy of sustaining the status quo whereas Turkey seeks changing the current situation. Iran considers itself as an ally of Iraq while Turkey pursues hegemony and regional leadership. On the other hand, in the economic field, Turkey aims to acquire the highest share of trade and take control of energy transmission from Iraq to Europe. Therefore, it can be said that Turkey mostly uses means of soft power for its hard purposes while Iran uses components of hard power for its soft purposes. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Sociological study of the performance of political elites and its effect on the level of political participation of educators (case study: Ardabil province)
        sarhad madani روزا کرم پور زهرا قاسمی
        Abstract influential strata in the process of political participation and consequently effective in the all-round development of the society, therefore, knowing their preferences, orientations and satisfaction with the performance of political elites is of great importa More
        Abstract influential strata in the process of political participation and consequently effective in the all-round development of the society, therefore, knowing their preferences, orientations and satisfaction with the performance of political elites is of great importance. Is. In this research, a survey method was used, SPSS software was used for data analysis, Cronbach's alpha test was used for the reliability of the questionnaire, and face validity was used for its validity. The normality of the data of the research variables was confirmed by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The statistical population is 16,300 people of Ardabil province and the size of the statistical sample was estimated to be 380 people according to Cochran's formula. In this research, simple and stratified random sampling methods were used. The theoretical framework of the research was adapted from the theories of Huntington, Nelson and Lipsett. Research hypotheses were measured using Pearson's test, and linear regression analysis and path analysis were used using spss software to measure the empirical model of the research. Based on the results obtained, there is a significant relationship between the variables of transparency of officials' performance, accountability of officials, priority of national interests, fight against corruption, political trust, actions of rulers to improve social services and actions of political elites for political development with political participation of educators. Manuscript profile
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        5 - Sociological study of the performance of political elites and its effect on the level of political participation of educators (case study: Ardabil province)
        Sarhad Madani Roza Rosa Karampour zahra Ghasemi
        Political participation is a purposeful action to influence the decisions and actions of political elites in the administration of society, which is done by the people. Due to the fact that educators are one of the most influential groups in the process of political par More
        Political participation is a purposeful action to influence the decisions and actions of political elites in the administration of society, which is done by the people. Due to the fact that educators are one of the most influential groups in the process of political participation and consequently effective in the all-round development of the society, therefore, it is very important to know their attitudes, orientations and satisfaction with the performance of political elites. The purpose of this research is to sociologically study the level of political participation of educators, investigate the performance of the ruling political elite and analyze the variables that have been effective on the level of political participation of educators in Ardabil province. The statistical population of the research is 16,300 people of Ardabil Province and its sample size was estimated to be 380 people according to Cochran's formula. In this research, simple and stratified random sampling methods were used. The theoretical framework of the research was adapted from the theories of Huntington, Nelson and Lipsett. Cronbach's alpha test was used for the reliability of the questionnaire and face validity was used for its validity. The current research was conducted using a survey method and its hypotheses were tested using the Pearson correlation coefficient test and to analyze the information and predict the dependent variable from the independent variables of linear regression and to measure the relationships of the variables in a causal model of the method. Statistics based on multivariate regression analysis or path analysis using spss software was used. The results of the research showed that the political participation of the studied educators is at a low level, so that 61.20 percent of the respondents have low political participation. between the variables of transparency of officials' performance (r=0.71) with (sig=0.000), accountability of officials (r=0.65) with (sig=0.000), preference of national interests over individual interests by officials  )r=0.64) with (sig=0.000), rulers' fight against corruption (r=0.58) with (sig=0.000), political trust of educators (r=0.53) with (sig =0.000), actions of rulers to improve social services (r = 0.56) with (sig = 0.000) and actions of political elites for political development (r = 0.59) with (sig = 0.000) There is a significant relationship between the political participation of educators and the adjusted coefficient of determination)   (can explain 37% of the variance of the political participation of educators. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Study of Conflict between Ideological-Religious Positions of the Islamic Republic and National Interest
        hosain jamaati
        The main issue discussed in the present research is study of conflict (tazahom) between Iranian society’s national interests and its ideologicalreligious position. Rationale of the present research is that one of the objections posed concerning the relation betwee More
        The main issue discussed in the present research is study of conflict (tazahom) between Iranian society’s national interests and its ideologicalreligious position. Rationale of the present research is that one of the objections posed concerning the relation between “national interests” and “ideological-religious position” of Iran is conflict between the latter and former after victory of the Islamic Revolution and establishment of the Islamic Republic in the context of international political relations. The present study which is based on a descriptive-analytical methodology and uses library methodology to gather data, comes to the conclusion that: the Iranian society’s national interests are coherent and compatible with its ideologicalreligious position and identity; and, as a matter of fact, the Islamic identity of the Iran’s system and State constitutes and underlies the national interests. Furthermore, even if we accept conflict and inconsistency [of ideological-religious position] with some components of the national interests, it can be removed through implanting the rules of conflict in the practical approach of the jurists, i.e. the rule of possible and the rule of preferring the more important. Manuscript profile
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        7 - The instrumental use of human rights and its impact on the foreign policy of the United States of America A case study of developing countries after 1990
        mansour barzegar ebrahim anousheh Khosrow vafaei Saadi
        One of the important functions of the instrumental use of human rights in the foreign policy of the United States of America is to justify the policies that this country follows in different parts of the world. In this article, an attempt will be made to answer the ques More
        One of the important functions of the instrumental use of human rights in the foreign policy of the United States of America is to justify the policies that this country follows in different parts of the world. In this article, an attempt will be made to answer the question of what is the place of human rights in the system. America's foreign policy and how has it become a tool to serve its national interests?The United States of America is one of the few countries that has an ideological foreign policy. With the difference that in many cases, such as the protection of human rights and the promotion of democracy, ideological foreign policy is used as a tool to secure America's national interests. Examining the actions of this country both at the level of foreign policy and in the field of domestic policy also shows that the view of the United States towards more rights is an instrumental view.This research is of a descriptive-analytical type and has been collected and used from articles, internet surveys and reliable sites. The findings of the research indicate that the defense of rights in words and their widespread violation in practice has caused the rights to be violated. Man becomes a tool to serve the national interests of America. Manuscript profile
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        8 - foreign policy of Islamic republic of Iran visavis Nagorno-Karabakh crisis
        Fazel Feizy nafiseh nematzadeh
        Developments in the South Caucasus region have an impact on the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran due to the geographical proximity and ethnic, religious and cultural affinity that the people of this region have with Iran. In this regard, Iran adopted a More
        Developments in the South Caucasus region have an impact on the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran due to the geographical proximity and ethnic, religious and cultural affinity that the people of this region have with Iran. In this regard, Iran adopted a policy of active neutrality in order to play a role in the first Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. This is while during the second crisis, Iran spoke more openly about "Karabagh" belonging to Azerbaijan. This article examines the change of Iran's foreign policy strategy in the second Nagorno-Karabakh crisis and answers the question, "What factors caused the change in the foreign policy strategy of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the second Nagorno-Karabakh crisis?" It seems that Iran's policy as an Islamic and Shia country and in the shadow of factors such as ethnicity and religion led to a change in Iran's foreign policy strategy in the second crisis in the form of emphasizing the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan while respecting the rights of ethnic minorities and the inviolability of international borders. The basis of descriptive-analytical methodology and library resources has been done. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Study on the Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the Period of Construction and Reforms (1368 to 1384) Based on the James Rosenau model.
        mohammad sohrabi
        In this article,an attempt has been made to analyze the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the two periods of construction and reforms based on the Rozenau model,in which the personality and role of decision makers,bureaucratic factors, the international More
        In this article,an attempt has been made to analyze the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the two periods of construction and reforms based on the Rozenau model,in which the personality and role of decision makers,bureaucratic factors, the international system and the domestic society are emphasized as influencing factors in the field of foreign policy.has been investigated.By looking at the theoretical framework of Rozenau and examining the developments in the foreign policy of the governments of construction and reforms, it was concluded that the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, although it follows fixed principles,has seen changes in different periods depending on the conditions.Based on the conditions,different discourses have been ruling over it, and in the studied periods,two interest-oriented discourses and policy-oriented culture-oriented discourses have been based.Examining these two periods shows that changes in the field of foreign policy were affected by internal and external factors Manuscript profile
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        10 - Investigating the Impact of the Corona on Foreign Policy
        Hasan Shamsini Ghiasvand Saeed Jahangiri
        Hasan Shamsini Ghiasvand [1] Saeed Jahangiri[2] Abstract: Corona's influence on foreign policy can be considered in security, economic and political dimensions. In fact, Corona is imposing new relations on international relations. Of course, it should be noted that such More
        Hasan Shamsini Ghiasvand [1] Saeed Jahangiri[2] Abstract: Corona's influence on foreign policy can be considered in security, economic and political dimensions. In fact, Corona is imposing new relations on international relations. Of course, it should be noted that such statements may be one-sided and accompanied by political flaws. The central goal of this paper is the effects of Corona on foreign policy in a general perspective. But generally it can be said that foreign policy in the post-Corona period will be different from the past. Explaining that the pursuit of national interests by governments continues, but the mechanisms for the realization of national interests may be different from the past. In general, some of the effects of Corona on foreign policy can be presented as follows; -Transition from a unipolar world to a new block chain -Transition from global convergence to relative global tensions, especially between major world powers - Further return of nationalism in foreign policy -Emphasis on statehood and the relative transition of globalization -Increasing the importance of regionalism in foreign policy and the relative reduction of regional tensions [1] Hassan Shamsini Ghiasvand. Assistant Professor of Political Science. Department of Political Science. Azad University of Takestan Branch. Qazvin [2]- Ph.D in Political Science, Iran, Law School, Theology and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Manuscript profile
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        11 - Evaluative Approach to the Foreign Policy of Islamic Republic of Iran: with an Emphasis on East and Shanghai Cooperative Organization
        کیهان برزگر علی آدمی
        Researches on the strategies toward the nations of East Asia aim to evaluate the possibilities of attaining political and security interests of Islamic republic of Iran in case of increasing cooperation with these nations. Present Iranian strategies toward East are so f More
        Researches on the strategies toward the nations of East Asia aim to evaluate the possibilities of attaining political and security interests of Islamic republic of Iran in case of increasing cooperation with these nations. Present Iranian strategies toward East are so formulated to make Iran able to neutralize the negative ramification of unilateral confrontation approaches taken by the West against Iran. So, it is tried in this article to examine how Iran could pursue its national interest within the nations of East Asia. These nations with their somewhat contrasting ideological approaches provide unfavorable conditions for Iran to formulate a coherent strategy for mutual cooperation in various areas of significant to Iran. This author believes that regionalism with an eastern approach best serves our national interest at the present time. Identity and cultural similarities’ of Islamic republic of Iran with those of these nations in East Asia provides an ample opportunity for us to pursue our security and economic objectives. Pursuing a coherent policy could provide and ensure the strategic and security necessities in the long run. Shanghai Cooperation Organization with two permanent members (Russia and China) of UN Security Council having more than one-third of the world population, vast territory and economic ability heralds a potentially powerful coalition in the future. Islamic republic of Iran with its present observation role in this organization and also the demand to become its permanent members leads to certain implications which within the framework and opportunities of membership facilitate the analysis of Iranian foreign policy. In this article, we aim to assess Iranian membership in this organization on four dimensions of Iranian politics, security, economic and culture. On this basis, we first apply theoretical explanations of the origin and continuation of Shanghai Organization. Having done this, we then study the effect of Iranian membership in this organization on dimensions of politics, security, economic and culture. Finally, the probability and improbability of Iran to become the permanent member of Shanghai Organization will be discussed and suggestions, based on our findings, will be made to the Iranian diplomatic approach. Manuscript profile
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        12 - The alignment of ideology and national interests and the process of Regional Empowerment of Islamic Republic of Iran (1989 -2017)
        mahdi parhan gholamreza karimi arsalan ghorbani sheikhneshin Seyyed Ali Monavari
        AbstractAfter the end of imposed war, Islamic Republic has considered geostrategic requirements and interests of Iran in addition to pursuing the Islamic revolution ideology. This paper examines the effects of the attunement between ideology and national interests in pr More
        AbstractAfter the end of imposed war, Islamic Republic has considered geostrategic requirements and interests of Iran in addition to pursuing the Islamic revolution ideology. This paper examines the effects of the attunement between ideology and national interests in promoting the regional status of Islamic Republic through examining its function in the past three decades. Accordingly, the main question is how the alignment of ideology and national interests has been effective in regional empowerment of Islamic Republic? The hypothesis of the article is that changing the system's approach and its actions in accordance with the ideology and national interests of the country has increased the power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region. The findings of this research, which have been done through explanatory-analytical methods using library and documentary sources, show that it has increased the regional power of the Islamic Republic of Iran by the alignment of ideology and national interests with the emergence of national power and the geopolitical position and redefinition of ideological concepts in macro-decision-making after the end of the imposed war and the beginning of pragmatic policies in the country. Manuscript profile
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        13 - A Comparative Study of the Factors of the Continuation of Iran's Foreign Policy in the Eastern Mediterranean)Era Safavid and Islamic Republic(
        Ali Khorsandi اعظم ملایی
        Since the Safavid era, the Eastern Mediterranean region, has affected the Iran's national security and interests. The current research seeks to answer the question, "What are the components of the continuity of Iran's foreign policy in the Eastern Mediter More
        Since the Safavid era, the Eastern Mediterranean region, has affected the Iran's national security and interests. The current research seeks to answer the question, "What are the components of the continuity of Iran's foreign policy in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Safavid period and the Islamic Republic?" The temporary answer that the researchers put forward as a hypothesis is that "Security-strategic needs and cultural-religious commonalities have been the most important reasons for the continuity of Iran's foreign policy in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the difference in Iran's approach to Europe has been one of the differences between Iran's policy in the two periods." The findings show that the similarity of the type and role identity of the Safavid statesmen and the Islamic Republic of Iran led to the definition of common interests and similar foreign policy approaches by them. Iran's continuous strategic competition with other regional powers and the need to contain their threats far from the borders, the role of Shiites in the Eastern Mediterranean in advancing Iran's goals, economic interests and the dependence of Iran's geopolitical competition on identity and ideology are the most important reasons for the continuity of Iran's foreign policy during the two periods. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Explaining the Impact of Iranian Nuclear Program on Mutual Relations of Iran and European Union
        عنایت الله یزدانی Leila Morovati
        Abstract: After the victory of the Islamic revolution fundamental changes took place in foreign policy of Iran. Pursuing nuclear program was one of the sign of these developments, which created a concern in European Union and as a result led to a security challenge for More
        Abstract: After the victory of the Islamic revolution fundamental changes took place in foreign policy of Iran. Pursuing nuclear program was one of the sign of these developments, which created a concern in European Union and as a result led to a security challenge for Iran. The fear from Iran who possesses nuclear technology drove the green continent towards a coalition with the United States and some of Iran's neighbor particularly the conservative Arab governments. With the turn in European Union foreign policy towards Iran, Iran also revised its policies towards her friends and the possible foes. On this basis the present article wants to examine the opportunities and limitations of relations of Iran with the European Union under the impact of nuclear program. The basic strategy of the European Union in regard to nuclear program is preventing Iran acquiring the potential to produce nuclear arms. With this objective in view the European Union makes use of different tools like sanctions, negotiations and supporting Iran's rival. Part of this policy making of the European Union has undergone changes under the impact of Iran's relations with China, Russia and also confrontation or interaction with the United States in medium term. Manuscript profile
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        15 - A Reappraisal in Russia and America Relations
        Fereshteh Nasrollahi
        The United States and Russia are two important actors in international system. The geography of their national interests is global and extra-regional; therefore, the quality of their relationship affects the security of international system. It can create security or ca More
        The United States and Russia are two important actors in international system. The geography of their national interests is global and extra-regional; therefore, the quality of their relationship affects the security of international system. It can create security or can cause insecurity in international system. After the disintegration of Soviet Union there has been more interaction between them but in recent years the relations between the two have been strained. The relations between Russia and the United States entered a new phase after disintegration of the Soviet Union. The occurrence of terrorist events on 11 September 2001 took their relations towards cooperation. During the invasion and occupation of Iraq, their relations became cool but after the occupation the relations improved. The financial assistance of the United States to Russia, acceptance of Russia in Group Seven industrial countries and the change of the said group into eight, supporting the Russia in countering Chechnya secessionism, the increase in the level of trade exchange are among the cooperative measures by the United States towards Russia. On the other hand Russia’s support for the United States’ actions against Taliban, non-opposition to exercises, maneuvers and military cooperation with Central Asian countries, agreeing with the United States resolution pertaining to Iraq, presented in Security Council after the occupation of that country, relative coordination on question of nuclear case of Iran, are among the important measures by Russia for having closer relations with the United States. The purpose of the present article to study the relations of the United States with Russia, especially recent measures by the United States in Eastern Europe which has led to strained relations between the two. The question raised by the paper is what particular behavior of the United States caused resentment and threat to Russia and what reaction Russia have had to them? Manuscript profile
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        16 - India's Multilateral and Multilateral Commitment to Iran and Israel: Reasons and Consequences
        reza simbar danial rezapoour sedighe azin ali eskandarinasab
        success in rapid development with economic practice has led india to become one of the most dynamic countries in the global economy and secondly to be regarded as a new powerhouse of wealth and power in the world . The necessity of the country's economic development one More
        success in rapid development with economic practice has led india to become one of the most dynamic countries in the global economy and secondly to be regarded as a new powerhouse of wealth and power in the world . The necessity of the country's economic development one hand and the broad change in the international system imposes a new orientation on the foreign policy of this country in the Middle East and to Israel and Iran. , for changing the policy of the Middle East policy, the policy adopted in the Cold War era was defined in the light of the principle of non - commitment to a policy that was redefined by the new urgency of the Indian national interest. therefore , according to the above arrangements , the main question of this paper is that , considering the alternatives to india , the foreign policy of india with regard to israel and iran has changed . the hypothesis of the paper is that india's foreign policy in the Middle East region from ideological policy and the third world based on non - commitment principles is based on policies based on the necessity of access to energy and gas resources, markets, military weapons. The present paper is based on the descriptive - analytic method and by the use of virtual resources , specialized publications , and in terms of subject territory of this paper examines the policy of India 's multiple commitments towards the countries of Iran and Israel Manuscript profile
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        17 - Foreign Policy Encounters between Russia and the U.S. in Georgia
        Habibollah Abolhassan Shirazi Zabihollah Nader
        Abstract Georgia’s declaration on independence in April 1991 and after the collapse of the USSR followed a policy which makes it independent of Russia and close relations with the US and its western allies. After the Rose revolution in 2003 and the election of t More
        Abstract Georgia’s declaration on independence in April 1991 and after the collapse of the USSR followed a policy which makes it independent of Russia and close relations with the US and its western allies. After the Rose revolution in 2003 and the election of the new president Mikhail Saakashvili, one of his first tasks was to consolidate its power and to deal with the situation in Georgia’s three autonomous regions- Ajar, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. After five years of efforts for managing peacefully the two other conflict regions, confrontation with Russia came to a new phase. Russia was supporting separatists of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to justify its presence in and outside of the border of Georgia. As a matter of fact, relations between Russia and Georgia have reached a new low. At the center of their quarrel are Georgia’s secessionist regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The relations of the country with western actors acquired new dynamics, especially considering the solid US support before and during the events. Saakashvili openly stated that membership in the EU and NATO is his main priority. Increasing of the presence of Americans in Georgia and withdrawing of Russians troops from the territory of Georgia, encouraged the Georgians to start new efforts for the settlements of Ossetia’s conflict. Georgia attacked Tskhinvali, the capital, in august 2008 and captured this city. But it was not to be expected, fast response, intense lightning and Russia to these proceedings. down and recognized the independence of these regions.This paper explores the challenges facing the Russian and American policymakers in Georgian territory and attempted to causes and roots of developments in the South Caucasus region in terms of foreign policy of Russia and America should be analyzed. Manuscript profile
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        18 - The Origins of Ukraine Crisis and Its Impact on Islamic Republic of Iran’s National Interest
        Ehsan Fallahi Asdollah Ameri
        Abstract In the age of globalization, political, economic and military issues have intertwined. So crisis in one region affects the interests of actors in the other regions. Ukraine as one of the Soviet Republics survivors had been faced with multiple crises, which Zen More
        Abstract In the age of globalization, political, economic and military issues have intertwined. So crisis in one region affects the interests of actors in the other regions. Ukraine as one of the Soviet Republics survivors had been faced with multiple crises, which Zenith of it was United States and Russia Confrontation about Crimea Peninsula. This article tries to answer the following question: what are the origins of  Ukraine Crisis in 2014? And what is the impact of Russia and United states confrontations in Ukraine crisis on Iran national interest? “Ukraine crisis has origin in Competition of U.S.A and Russia that has emerged in Orange and Blue Revaluation. This crisis has strengthened the relations between Tehran- Moscow, in order to fulfill Iran's national interests. To test this claim, Iran’s National interests have been investigated in local, regional and international level. Manuscript profile
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        19 - Russia's Policy in the Syrian Crisis and Its Consequences on Iran's National Interests
        Rouhollah Darayandeh hamid ahmadi
        Abstract In the past few years, the Syrian crisis has become one of the most important issues in the international system and has attracted worldwide attention. Syria has become competition field for the regional and international powers which each plays a role accordin More
        Abstract In the past few years, the Syrian crisis has become one of the most important issues in the international system and has attracted worldwide attention. Syria has become competition field for the regional and international powers which each plays a role according to their goals and interests. Meanwhile, the Russian Federation has always been one of the most influential international players which has played a decisive role in this field. Hence, In this article the cause and manners of Russia's policies and actions toward the Syrian crisis have been studied. Besides, knowing the fact that developments in Syria and the Russian's approach to it, has direct and indirect implications for the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a comprehensive review of this topic has also been made. Anyway, the main issue is that what’s Russia's policy on the Syrian crisis and its consequences for Iran's national interests? The hypothesis suggests that Russia's policy in the Syrian crisis is an attempt to create a balance in the international system and confronting existing threats posed by the United States over the security and national interests of the country which is in line with Iranian policies that provide its national interests. Nevertheless, differences in the attitudes of the two countries and their types of activism can create challenges. Manuscript profile
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        20 - The Behavior Study of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward crises inside Chechnya, Bosnia, Palestine in the form of Ideology and National Interest
        Ardeshir Sanaei
        Abstract Foreign policy intensifies a country ordination regarding to the international political structure. Each country is required to design an active and dynamic foreign policy aiming to operating within the international context. The national benefit is taken in ac More
        Abstract Foreign policy intensifies a country ordination regarding to the international political structure. Each country is required to design an active and dynamic foreign policy aiming to operating within the international context. The national benefit is taken in account as a framework that based on that approaches and appliances of the foreign policy are organized. In the other word, achievement of national interest play role as an intensifier for state foreign policies. Due to its particular identity in the foreign policy that emerges its dimensions and decisions adapted with the Islamic regulations, Iran has a type of performance different from the other countries. Within the present study focus is on those decisions and the actions taken by the diplomacy organism of Islamic Republic of Iran within the three critical districts of Chechnya, Bosnia, and Palestine. Regarding the fact that system of Iranian diplomacy and legislation is based on the Islamic ideology, a comparative comparison study is conducted on these three districts. Necessity of adaptation between the Iranian foreign diplomacy and these criterions and also the national interest are discussed through the research. The questions that this study attempts to response includes: what kinds of actions have been operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran confronting with events of these three districts? Moreover, do the actionshave been adapted with the Islamic ideology or the national interests, or constitution?  Manuscript profile
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        21 - The Behavior Study of foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward crises inside Chechnya; Bosnia; Palestine in the form of Ideology and National Interest
        Ardeshir Sanaei Mona Kavianpoor
        Abstract Foreign policy intensifies a country ordination regarding to the international political structure. Each country is required to design an active and dynamic foreign policy aiming to operating within the international context. The national benefit is taken in a More
        Abstract Foreign policy intensifies a country ordination regarding to the international political structure. Each country is required to design an active and dynamic foreign policy aiming to operating within the international context. The national benefit is taken in account as a framework that based on that approaches and appliances of the foreign policy are organized. In the other word, achievement of national interest play role as an intensifier for state foreign policies. Due to its particular identity in the foreign policy that emerges its dimensions and decisions adapted with the Islamic regulations, Iran has a type of performance different from the other countries. Within the present study focus is on those decisions and the actions taken by the diplomacy organism of Islamic Republic of Iran within the three critical districts of Chechnya, Bosnia, and Palestine. Regarding the fact that system of Iranian diplomacy and legislation is based on the Islamic ideology, a comparative comparison study is conducted on these three districts. Necessity of adaptation between the Iranian foreign diplomacy and these criterions and also the national interest are discussed through the research. The question that this study attempts to response includes: what kinds of actions have been operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran confronting with events of these three districts? Moreover, do the actions   have been adapted with the Islamic ideology or the national interests, or constitution? These considerations are perfumed based on the theoretical framework of constructionist approach.       Manuscript profile
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        22 - The regional competition between Iran and Saudi Arabia and its impact on the security of the Persian Gulf based on offensive realism
        Nader Molaeian
        This article is prepared and organized based on the security conditions of the Persian Gulf and providing solutions for stability and security in this sensitive international region. Stable security in this geo-strategic, geo-cultural and geo-political region of the wor More
        This article is prepared and organized based on the security conditions of the Persian Gulf and providing solutions for stability and security in this sensitive international region. Stable security in this geo-strategic, geo-cultural and geo-political region of the world is of great importance due to the route of energy passage and estimation of more than 90% of fossil energies (in 2030). The geography of the Persian Gulf, which is separated from the Sea of Oman by the Strait of Hormuz, consists of the following countries: Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar, which are important and vital for the world in terms of economy and fossil energy production. Is. Britain's withdrawal from this region and its replacement by the United States in 1970 has caused many ups and downs in this region of the Middle East. This year, the United States used the two countries of Iran and Saudi Arabia as two pillars of regional security to reduce the tension between the two countries and a barrier against communism in a plan called the Nixon-Kessinger doctrine (two-pillar security). Manuscript profile