Author: Qalandarov, O‘lmas Faxriddin o‘g‘li

Annotation: This article analyzes the formation, main features, and principles of Iran’s foreign policy in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It highlights that after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Islamic ideology, Shiite identity, independence, justice, and the rejection of great-power domination became key priorities in Iran’s foreign policy. The article also argues that, along with ideological approaches, geopolitical interests and pragmatic factors play an important role in Iran’s foreign policy.

Keywords: Iran’s foreign policy, Islamic Revolution, constructivism, realism, Islamic identity, Shiism, “Neither East nor West”, pragmatism.

Pages in journal: 167 - 178