Iran's International Strategic Position: A Global Multi-Perspective Analysis

Author: Liu Qiang
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Iran, as a major Islamic country in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf region, and even globally, has been a focal point of military and aerial conflicts as well as competition among powers due to its unique geographical location, abundant oil and gas resources, and extraordinary religious influence. Darius once achieved imperial greatness through military might, the Pahlavi dynasty sought to transform Iran into the world's fifth superpower, Khomeini aimed to spread the ideology of the "Islamic Revolution" worldwide, Hashemi's "Dialogue of Civilizations" concept influenced global perspectives on resolving intercountry conflicts and tensions, and Ahmadinejad's assertive foreign policy stance and unwavering resolve on nuclear issues prompted the United States to prepare for action. The clash between Iran's great power aspirations and the suppression it faces has given it a tragic hue. The author, after nearly seven years of tracking research on Iran, places Iran within the global landscape, offering a multi-perspective analysis of its politics, economy, military, diplomacy, society, and religious culture through historical vertical and international horizontal lenses.