The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 The Pattern of World Order in the Islamic Theory of International Relations The Pattern of World Order in the Islamic Theory of International Relations 9 47 41895 FA Seyyed Jalal Dehghani Firouz Abadi Professor of International Relations, Allameh Tabataba'i University 0000-0003-1055-531X Journal Article 2013 12 07 This article attempts to examine the concept and pattern of world order in the Islamic theory of International Relations. It will argue that “a just world order” is the main subject of the Islamic theory of International Relations and it is also considered as the core of it. The paper will further argue that the Islamic theory of International Relations instead of explaining the interactions among political units or the effect of the international system on their behaviors, as a macro and systematic political theory will rather present the world order model. The order which provides and describes the context at the structural level where the arrangement of the actors and their behavioral patterns are shaped, while the necessary conditions for the peaceful coexistence and eventually blissful life of humans and human societies are expressed at the functional level. Accordingly, the order will gain descriptive, normative and analytical meaning which will supervise the organization of the actors in the existing situation and create global favorable living conditions as well. This article attempts to examine the concept and pattern of world order in the Islamic theory of International Relations. It will argue that “a just world order” is the main subject of the Islamic theory of International Relations and it is also considered as the core of it. The paper will further argue that the Islamic theory of International Relations instead of explaining the interactions among political units or the effect of the international system on their behaviors, as a macro and systematic political theory will rather present the world order model. The order which provides and describes the context at the structural level where the arrangement of the actors and their behavioral patterns are shaped, while the necessary conditions for the peaceful coexistence and eventually blissful life of humans and human societies are expressed at the functional level. Accordingly, the order will gain descriptive, normative and analytical meaning which will supervise the organization of the actors in the existing situation and create global favorable living conditions as well.

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The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 Capabilities and Opportunities of Iranian-Islamic Theorization on International Relations Capabilities and Opportunities of Iranian-Islamic Theorization on International Relations 48 49 41896 FA Ali Akbar Alikhani Associate Professor University of Tehran Journal Article 2013 12 07 This article attempts to address the question as to what are the capabilities and opportunities of Iranian-Islamic theorization on International Relations? Answering this question, the study will initially pinpoint the existing capabilities and opportunities in order to clarify the purpose of theorizing. The capabilities of the theorization are divided into two categories: first, the historical perspective of theoretical capabilities and second, the current and practical perspective of theoretical capabilities. The historical perspective considers: I. Ancient Iranian teachings on relations among nations; II. Historical experiences of the Iranian and Islamic civilizations; III. Rich source of Persian literature. While the current and practical perspective includes: I. The possibility of reciting the Quran, traditions and hadiths of Shiia Imams; II. The possibility of accessing the required knowledge and expertise; III. The geopolitics of Iran. As long as the opportunities of Iranian-Islamic theorization on IR are concerned, they mostly depend on circumstances, and they accordingly change over period of time. However, the available opportunities could be divided into three categories as follow: first, the transitional international circumstances; second, the possibility of projecting new perspectives and schools of thought; and third, the discourse of Islamic Revolution Overall, the Iranian-Islamic theorization on IR could be realized by considering three objectives: first, perceiving the international issues and realities; second, responding to the policies and actions of other international actors in order to pursue and safeguard the interests; and third, active action and confrontation to the changing trends and structures of International system This article attempts to address the question as to what are the capabilities and opportunities of Iranian-Islamic theorization on International Relations? Answering this question, the study will initially pinpoint the existing capabilities and opportunities in order to clarify the purpose of theorizing. The capabilities of the theorization are divided into two categories: first, the historical perspective of theoretical capabilities and second, the current and practical perspective of theoretical capabilities. The historical perspective considers: I. Ancient Iranian teachings on relations among nations; II. Historical experiences of the Iranian and Islamic civilizations; III. Rich source of Persian literature. While the current and practical perspective includes: I. The possibility of reciting the Quran, traditions and hadiths of Shiia Imams; II. The possibility of accessing the required knowledge and expertise; III. The geopolitics of Iran. As long as the opportunities of Iranian-Islamic theorization on IR are concerned, they mostly depend on circumstances, and they accordingly change over period of time. However, the available opportunities could be divided into three categories as follow: first, the transitional international circumstances; second, the possibility of projecting new perspectives and schools of thought; and third, the discourse of Islamic Revolution Overall, the Iranian-Islamic theorization on IR could be realized by considering three objectives: first, perceiving the international issues and realities; second, responding to the policies and actions of other international actors in order to pursue and safeguard the interests; and third, active action and confrontation to the changing trends and structures of International system

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The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 Comparative Study of the Concept of Identify in International Relations through English School and Constructivist Theory Comparative Study of the Concept of Identify in International Relations through English School and Constructivist Theory 50 51 41897 FA Seyyed Javad Emamjomezade Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Isfahan Ruhollah Zamanian Master of International Relations Journal Article 2013 12 07 The concept of identity in a coherent form and as one of the most important concepts of International Relations is relatively new which initially emerged in 50s. Identity means to be similar or different from others and includes making borders to separate self from other. “What” and “who” are the most common questions on the issue of identity which have preoccupied the human minds and human societies since ages ago. From English School perspective, the most significant factors in shaping the identity are the ideas and norms that make mutual duties for different actors. Conversely, according to constructivism, identity is a social construct which has mental and discourse aspects. Constructivists believe that interest, in addition to ideas and norms, has a vital role in identity formation. The present article attempts to examine the concept of identity in a comparative context by considering the English School and the Constructivist Theory in International Relations. The concept of identity in a coherent form and as one of the most important concepts of International Relations is relatively new which initially emerged in 50s. Identity means to be similar or different from others and includes making borders to separate self from other. “What” and “who” are the most common questions on the issue of identity which have preoccupied the human minds and human societies since ages ago. From English School perspective, the most significant factors in shaping the identity are the ideas and norms that make mutual duties for different actors. Conversely, according to constructivism, identity is a social construct which has mental and discourse aspects. Constructivists believe that interest, in addition to ideas and norms, has a vital role in identity formation. The present article attempts to examine the concept of identity in a comparative context by considering the English School and the Constructivist Theory in International Relations.

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The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 The Historical Sociology of Iran-Arab Relations The Historical Sociology of Iran-Arab Relations 52 53 41898 FA Mohammad Jafar Javadi Arjmand Assistant Professor University of Tehran Behzad Attarzadeh Master of Political Science, University of Tehran Journal Article 2013 12 07 Iran’s long border with Arab states, the long-term social and intercultural relations between Iranians and Arabs and their geopolitical locations in the Persian Gulf are the factors that highlight the importance of Iranian-Arab relations. Various aspects of their relations have impacted their domestic, regional as well as international interactions. This article seeks to review and discuss the history of Iranian-Arab relations based on historical sociology perspective in International Relations and cultural studies, by focusing on two questions: How have the historical socio-political issues and developments shaped the Iranian relations with the Arab world from the beginning till the main historical turning points? How the historical socio-political issues have impacted on the identity perspectives, the relations between the two domains and contemporary foreign policies of Iranian and Arab countries? Addressing these questions help us to understand the foreign policy perspectives of the Iranians and Arabs in the aforementioned context in a cultural generality and analyze the effect of historico-cultural components on the functioning of the decision-makers and effective agents in their foreign policies. Another important aspect of this research is referred to Iran, the country’s development program and its significance of the regional stability. Considering the Southwest Asian region where Iran is located as a distinct cultural entity neighboring Arab states, it requires formulating a long term strategy based on stability and interaction in the region so that there would be a secure and safe atmosphere for economic and diplomatic activities and rivalry. In our opinions, achieving such interaction based on settlement of, or putting aside the conflicting historico-cultural components and focusing on the common and agreed issues could lead to the realization of integration in the region. Iran’s long border with Arab states, the long-term social and intercultural relations between Iranians and Arabs and their geopolitical locations in the Persian Gulf are the factors that highlight the importance of Iranian-Arab relations. Various aspects of their relations have impacted their domestic, regional as well as international interactions. This article seeks to review and discuss the history of Iranian-Arab relations based on historical sociology perspective in International Relations and cultural studies, by focusing on two questions: How have the historical socio-political issues and developments shaped the Iranian relations with the Arab world from the beginning till the main historical turning points? How the historical socio-political issues have impacted on the identity perspectives, the relations between the two domains and contemporary foreign policies of Iranian and Arab countries? Addressing these questions help us to understand the foreign policy perspectives of the Iranians and Arabs in the aforementioned context in a cultural generality and analyze the effect of historico-cultural components on the functioning of the decision-makers and effective agents in their foreign policies. Another important aspect of this research is referred to Iran, the country’s development program and its significance of the regional stability. Considering the Southwest Asian region where Iran is located as a distinct cultural entity neighboring Arab states, it requires formulating a long term strategy based on stability and interaction in the region so that there would be a secure and safe atmosphere for economic and diplomatic activities and rivalry. In our opinions, achieving such interaction based on settlement of, or putting aside the conflicting historico-cultural components and focusing on the common and agreed issues could lead to the realization of integration in the region.

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The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 Feasibility Study of the Development of Concepts in Writings of the Iranian Scholars of International Relations Feasibility Study of the Development of Concepts in Writings of the Iranian Scholars of International Relations 56 57 41899 FA Amir Houshang Mirkoushesh PhD student in International Relations, Azad University of Science and Research Branch, Isfahan Hossein Darjani PhD student in International Relations, Azad University of Science and Research Branch, Isfahan Journal Article 2013 12 07 Globalization and the development of communication technologies have an important impact in some developing and Islamic countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA).Expansion of the electronic communication technologies such as satellite networks and Internet had clear impacts on the public minds of this region. Information and communication technologies like Internet and mobile phones has played important role in the struggle for democracy and human rights in the region of the MENA.The causes of the protests also include a combination of non-technological factors such as:decades of suppression, authoritarian and inherited governments, low economic and social development, human rights violations, Political and economic marginalization of people. Recent upheavals and uprisings in the Egypt and Tunisia and other countries of the region due to the use of the content generated by users of internet is named Facebook and Twitter revolution.Creating and producing a huge volume of information posted by users on the Internet are called Internet content, including text, image, video and audio clips that generate and load by Internet users. This is a picture of the powerful media paradigm according to post modern idea and in this research has been assessed and analyzed on the bed of existing trends. The news of Self-immolation of a young Tunisian in December 2010 spread through social networks like Facebook which create a movement that led to the fall of Tunisia Ben Ali's rule lasted 23 years.The news was released by these networks caused unrest to the entire region and especially in Egypt. Social networks have played an important role in the Arab world according to the initial uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and subsequently other countries in the region and the overall impact on the democratic struggle in the region. Governments’ violent clash with protesters and bloggers and cutting off Internet, Arrest, imprisonment and beating online activists in countries undergoing turbulence shows the importance of the Internet and social networks. From Morocco to Bahrain, the Arab world has witnessed the emergence of independent media community,which has steadily increased engagement of citizens with Internet.It is Expected by 2015, Internet will have one hundred millions Arab audiences.The number of Facebook users in the Arab world in December 2010 has been over twenty-two millions which 75% of them are young people between 15 to 29 years. Globalization and the development of communication technologies have an important impact in some developing and Islamic countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA).Expansion of the electronic communication technologies such as satellite networks and Internet had clear impacts on the public minds of this region. Information and communication technologies like Internet and mobile phones has played important role in the struggle for democracy and human rights in the region of the MENA.The causes of the protests also include a combination of non-technological factors such as:decades of suppression, authoritarian and inherited governments, low economic and social development, human rights violations, Political and economic marginalization of people. Recent upheavals and uprisings in the Egypt and Tunisia and other countries of the region due to the use of the content generated by users of internet is named Facebook and Twitter revolution.Creating and producing a huge volume of information posted by users on the Internet are called Internet content, including text, image, video and audio clips that generate and load by Internet users. This is a picture of the powerful media paradigm according to post modern idea and in this research has been assessed and analyzed on the bed of existing trends. The news of Self-immolation of a young Tunisian in December 2010 spread through social networks like Facebook which create a movement that led to the fall of Tunisia Ben Ali's rule lasted 23 years.The news was released by these networks caused unrest to the entire region and especially in Egypt. Social networks have played an important role in the Arab world according to the initial uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and subsequently other countries in the region and the overall impact on the democratic struggle in the region. Governments’ violent clash with protesters and bloggers and cutting off Internet, Arrest, imprisonment and beating online activists in countries undergoing turbulence shows the importance of the Internet and social networks. From Morocco to Bahrain, the Arab world has witnessed the emergence of independent media community,which has steadily increased engagement of citizens with Internet.It is Expected by 2015, Internet will have one hundred millions Arab audiences.The number of Facebook users in the Arab world in December 2010 has been over twenty-two millions which 75% of them are young people between 15 to 29 years.

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The Iranian Association of International Studies International Relations Researches 2251-8444 2 3 2012 05 21 Governmentality of Political Theology in the Era of Information: The Status of Theological Constructs in the Theories of International Relations and Politics in the Era of Information Governmentality of Political Theology in the Era of Information: The Status of Theological Constructs in the Theories of International Relations and Politics in the Era of Information 54 55 41900 FA Ruhollah Eslami PhD student of political science at Allameh Tabatabai University Fatemeh Zolfagharian Master of Political Science, Mofid University of Qom Journal Article 2013 12 07 How to deal with those who believe in God and metaphysics, yet they do not recognize the doctrines of human rights, democracy, liberalism and many of the principles and assumptions of the prevalent mentality dominating the international environment which they also consider critically? Shall we dismiss and ignore them on the pretexts of being underdeveloped, authoritarian and superstitious? In case of confrontation, shall we consider them and establish relationship with them with an independent identity having rational principles or shall we try to change their mind sets? Do the states and countries with political theology have fair and conscientious citizens or people who are contentious and do not favor dialogue? This paper focuses on the new theories of International Relations and Politics that are mostly related to the era of information and seeks to scrutinize the ways that these theories deal with political theology and religious statements. However, the article is basically concerned with the governmentality which implies the means and ways of enforcing and limiting the power in political theology. In order to address the issue seven most-known theories of International Relations and Politics are taken into consideration and examined in details so that to establish the fact that the status of political theology and religious constructs in International Relations is no more overlooked and changing while it is gaining attention as a public issue. How to deal with those who believe in God and metaphysics, yet they do not recognize the doctrines of human rights, democracy, liberalism and many of the principles and assumptions of the prevalent mentality dominating the international environment which they also consider critically? Shall we dismiss and ignore them on the pretexts of being underdeveloped, authoritarian and superstitious? In case of confrontation, shall we consider them and establish relationship with them with an independent identity having rational principles or shall we try to change their mind sets? Do the states and countries with political theology have fair and conscientious citizens or people who are contentious and do not favor dialogue? This paper focuses on the new theories of International Relations and Politics that are mostly related to the era of information and seeks to scrutinize the ways that these theories deal with political theology and religious statements. However, the article is basically concerned with the governmentality which implies the means and ways of enforcing and limiting the power in political theology. In order to address the issue seven most-known theories of International Relations and Politics are taken into consideration and examined in details so that to establish the fact that the status of political theology and religious constructs in International Relations is no more overlooked and changing while it is gaining attention as a public issue.

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