International Studies Journal (Together with Fariba MirzayiNejad Owjani)     Abstract: There are multiple definitions of rationality in foreign policy. This study employed John Rawls' theory in this regard, which can be summarized as “optimization of benefits and losses”, to analyze the discourse of rationality in the foreign policy of the moderation discourse, particularly regarding the JCPOA. It ultimately extracted the foundational principles of the approach of this discourse to …

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China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1, 1–29 (Web of Science) (With Javad Zarif) Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War the world has witnessed a period of substantial turbulence, marked by conflicts, transformative global shifts, and calamities within the international community. The conclusion of the Cold War disrupted a well-established paradigm, unsettling both practitioners and intellectual stakeholders. The Cold War era had engendered a sense …

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Published in the International Quarterly Journal of Geopolitics, Iranian Geopolitical Association, Volume 21, Issue 1, April 2025, pages 217-243, co-authored with Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif.   The concept of security, with its profound perceptual and cognitive dimensions, stands as a central construct in the international arena. A notable example is the evolution of Iran’s security posture in recent decades, which underscores the critical role of security as a cornerstone of national …

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Philosophy International Journal Sasan Karimi Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran Date Written: September 12, 2023   Abstract The Enlightenment philosophy, particularly the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and his concepts surrounding the State and Society, serves as a philosophical foundation for numerous subsequent discussions in the fields of social and political sciences. Hobbes' perspective on human nature and his portrayal of the natural state versus civilization are undeniably among …

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Published in the scientific research journal Country Studies, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Volume 3, Fall 2023, pages 455-487, co-authored with Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif. Abstract: The meaning of “strategic alliance” is not solid in international relations literature. Regardless of various possible understandings, this concept is subject to further modifications that may result from changes in equations of the global order. In this situation, it is possible that …

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Published in the biannual journal Existence and Knowledge, Volume 9, Issue 1, May 2022, pages 259-280. Abstract: Enlightenment philosophy, particularly Hobbes's ideas concerning government and society, serves as the foundation for numerous subsequent debates within the fields of social sciences. Hobbes' perspective on humanity and his portrayal of both the natural and civilized states represent fundamental pillars in modern political thought. He characterizes humanity as a "human wolf," and posits …

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The book Homogeneous Politics, addressing the homogeneity of the political theory governing a state, was published in 2021 by Hoghooghyar Press. Preface In response to the question concerning the relationship between domestic and foreign policy, each tradition in international relations offers its own perspective. Realists, guided by their pragmatic framework, contend that since all governing systems possess a minimum of rationality and a maximum of self-interest, their internal governance—irrespective of …

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Published in 2021 by Hoghoogh Yar Publishing, Breaching the Deal is a compilation of articles addressing the United States’ exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the broader dynamics of Iran’s foreign policy under the Trump administration. Preface The JCPOA, primarily negotiated, drafted, and formalized within the realm of international relations rather than international law, marked a pivotal chapter in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic …

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Published on International Journal of Multicultural and Multi-religious Understanding, 8th December 2021, together with Prof. Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour Abstract: International law is a science attributed to Hugo Grotius, based on both natural rights and intergovernmental treaties, although over time it has expanded its sphere of influence to other subjects. In the present study, an attempt is made to address the origins and defined framework of this science by addressing …

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Published on Politics Quarterly, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Issue 52, NO. 1, Spring 2022, Pages 109-132, Together with Prof. Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour   The fundamental question in the two Roman and Greek traditions of the philosophy of law is whether law is based on practice or idea. In the present study, we look at this question from the points of view of the following …

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