Opportunities for the geopolitical rotation of power for the Islamic Republic of Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

associate professor of international relation , University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

10.22084/rjir.2025.30009.3841

Abstract

Abstract :
Objective :
With the beginning of the 21st century and the growing significance of other regions of the world, a geopolitical shift of power is taking shape in the international system. This power shift could create opportunities for nations. Thus, the primary objective of this research is to examine the opportunities arising from the geopolitical shift of power in the international system for the Islamic Republic of Iran .
Methodology :
This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing library resources and internet searches for data collection.
Findings :
The research findings indicate that the geopolitical shift of power in the international system has provided the Islamic Republic of Iran with opportunities such as: Active engagement in the geopolitics of West Asia , Active involvement in the sphere of discursive power (power of meaning), increased geopolitical significance, and shaping the geopolitics of resistance.
Conclusion :
The results demonstrate that, given the Islamic Republic of Iran's opposition to the existing international order, the geopolitical shift of power in the international system has created a favorable opportunity for Iran's active agency. Effective utilization of these opportunities could significantly contribute to securing the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran .
Keyword: geopolitics, international system, Atlantic axis, Islamic Republic of Iran, geopolitics of resistance

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