The International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah) is proud to participate in the fourth edition of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024, organized by the General Authority for Literature, Publishing and Translation. This cultural event, which has been a significant part of the kingdom’s vibrant cultural scene for five decades, will take place from September 26 to October 5, 2024, on the campus of King Saud University in Riyadh, spanning 10 days. The exhibition will be open during the week from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., except for Fridays, when it will run from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., starting on the opening day, Thursday, September 26. This year, Qatar will be the guest of honor at the Riyadh International Book Fair.
Through its pavilion located in )E – 80(, the institute will showcase a number of its prestigious publications on Iranian, regional, and international affairs. These include a series on Iranian issues, the Rasanah Annual Strategic Report 2024 available in both Arabic and English, and the peer-reviewed Journal for Iranian Studies. Additionally, the institute will showcase several books, including: The Military Institution in Iran Between the State and the Revolution, The Jurisprudence of Waiting, The Centrality of Iraq in the Iranian Strategic Mentality, The Arab Other in Modern Iranian Thought, The Jurist, Religion and Authority, Khomeini in France, The Iranian Role in Yemen, Iranian Infiltration in the Maghreb Countries, Democracy in Iran, The Iranian Presence in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, Sectarian Protests and Social Mobilization in Iran, The Iranian-Saudi Conflict After 2011, Iranian Hacking Groups and Digital Militias, Silent Victims, The Iranian Geopolitical Project and Regional Security, and The Encyclopedic Military Dictionary, published in three languages: Arabic, English, and Persian.
The institute will also feature its latest publications, such as Jurists and Governance in Iran, the English edition of Towards a New Strategic Thinking, the Arabic version of Under the Leader’s Cloak, the English version of Iran’s Policies Towards the Caucasus and Central Asia, and Iran’s Cultural Centers in Europe: Roles, Dimensions and Limits of Influence.
One of the notable recent publications is The War in Ukraine: The Future of Wars and Liberal Globalization by Dr. Ahmed al-Qarni. The book, spanning 266 pages, is divided into three comprehensive chapters, each addressing independent themes. The first chapter, titled “A Geopolitical Earthquake Strikes Europe,” examines the repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and its impact on the European continent and beyond, as well as the influence of NATO expansion on European stability. The chapter highlights how the war has profoundly affected the European arena, both within the continent and in the context of international relations.
The second chapter, “The Ukrainian Crisis Will Change the Rules of the Game in Future Wars,” discusses the far-reaching consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war, which it perceives as serving Moscow’s legitimate interests. The impact of this war extends beyond the countries directly involved in the crisis, affecting the global community. The third chapter, “The Ukraine War Draws the Features of a New World Order,” explores the potential outcomes of the ongoing war and its role in reshaping the positioning and strategies of major and middle powers. This chapter covers various themes, such as the liberal order in decline, the possibility of a return to a world with multiple civilizations and cultures, the waning of economic globalization, and the shift in the United States’ role as a central deterrent. It also addresses the European Union’s re-evaluation of its strategic priorities, China’s increasing influence, Russia’s evolving position as a middle or rising power, and the opportunities for the Middle East to position itself within this emerging global order. In conclusion, the publication of this book provides valuable insights into international relations, geopolitical events, and the evolving dynamics of the global system in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
It is worth noting that Rasanah has previously participated in numerous book fairs, both within Saudi Arabia and beyond, including the Cairo International Book Fair, Frankfurt Book Fair, Lahore Book Fair, Sharjah International Book Fair, Beirut International Book Fair, Jeddah Book Fair, Qassim Book Fair, and Madinah Book Fair.
