International Quarterly of Foreign Relations

International Quarterly of Foreign Relations

International Transitional Order and its consequences for the Islamic Republic of Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Author
rahman najafi sayyar
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Department of International Relations, Faculty of National Security, National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/fr.2024.414044.1432
Abstract
Current events and trends show the change of the international order; On the one hand, the decline of American power as the most important and effective actor supporting the existing order has accelerated, and on the other hand, new poles of power have emerged. The weakening of previous alliances and coalitions and the formation of new alliances and coalitions and the increasing resistance of the actors protesting the current order are examples of the changing trends governing the world. In this regard, the main question of the article is what are the coordinates of the international order in transition and what are the consequences for Iran? Using the theories of diversity and plurality of power in the international system, this article has come to the conclusion that the most important opportunities of the international order in transition for Iran include the gap between the great powers in international crises and the creation of a space for active action for Iran's J.A., highlighting the nodes of A new regional economic solution for Iran is to reduce the consensus of world powers on international principles and norms and create a new normative space for anti-hegemon powers like Iran. On the other hand, the most important challenges of the international order in transition for Iran include the cautious policy of some emerging powers and complexity for the role of J.A., increasing regional competitions and conflicts, facing Iran with various cyber threats and increasing uncertainties in Iran's strategic environment.
Keywords
Power transition situation
international order
Islamic Republic of Iran
opportunities and challenges

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