Research Article

The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 31, 2023
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The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy

Abstract

The 1979 Iranian Revolution is a multifaceted phenomenon with intricate causes, complex evolution and far-reaching outcomes. Rooted in the Constitutional Revolution of the early 20th century and the rise to power of the Ayatollahs, its beginnings are distinct but interconnected. Unlike many revolutions of the 20th century, the 1979 Iranian Revolution was a departure from the socialist or communist model and manifested itself as a revolt against both Western and Eastern systems, with unique outcomes. The 1979 Revolution shook a traditional and established order and paved the way for the rise of Islamism within a new political framework. This ideology, like its predecessors, adopted a singular leadership based on religious doctrine. To differentiate itself from global and regional powers and focus on its unique revolution, the Iranian regime shaped a foreign policy summarized by the slogan “neither East nor West, the Islamic Republic” and aimed to export this ideology globally. The policy focused primarily on political and ideological interests, resulting in permanent sanctions imposed by the United States. This economic aspect contributes to the changes in Iran’s foreign policy towards the United States, from pre-revolutionary Persian nationalism to post-Revolutionary political Islam, emphasizing its strength and adaptability in the face of external pressures.

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Thanks

I sincerely thank Prof. Dr. Timucin Kodaman both for this article and during the thesis writing project.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Regional Studies, Middle East Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 29, 2023

Publication Date

December 31, 2023

Submission Date

September 29, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 14, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Pashayi, M. R., & Kodaman, T. (2023). The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 8(2), 229-252. https://doi.org/10.62393/aurum.1368703
AMA
1.Pashayi MR, Kodaman T. The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;8(2):229-252. doi:10.62393/aurum.1368703
Chicago
Pashayi, Mohammad Reza, and Timuçin Kodaman. 2023. “The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy”. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 8 (2): 229-52. https://doi.org/10.62393/aurum.1368703.
EndNote
Pashayi MR, Kodaman T (December 1, 2023) The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 8 2 229–252.
IEEE
[1]M. R. Pashayi and T. Kodaman, “The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy”, Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 229–252, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.62393/aurum.1368703.
ISNAD
Pashayi, Mohammad Reza - Kodaman, Timuçin. “The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy”. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 8/2 (December 1, 2023): 229-252. https://doi.org/10.62393/aurum.1368703.
JAMA
1.Pashayi MR, Kodaman T. The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;8:229–252.
MLA
Pashayi, Mohammad Reza, and Timuçin Kodaman. “The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy”. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 229-52, doi:10.62393/aurum.1368703.
Vancouver
1.Mohammad Reza Pashayi, Timuçin Kodaman. The Transition from Nationalism to Islamism in Iran’s Foreign Policy. Aurum Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023 Dec. 1;8(2):229-52. doi:10.62393/aurum.1368703