The Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS) no. 23, comprising eight papers, written by researchers specialized in Iranian affairs, is out now.
The first paper, “The Paradox of ‘Peace Through Strength’ in Operation Epic Fury” by Naveed Ahmad, a security policy fellow at the International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah), examines the 2026 US/Israel-Iran conflict as a critical test of the Trump administration’s national security architecture, analyzing the friction between the National Security Strategy’s vision of “unprecedented peace” and the National Defense Strategy’s “peace through strength” doctrine.
The second paper, “Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as a Tool of Influence in Asymmetric Warfare:
Deterrence Opportunities and the Sustainability Dilemma” by Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Abu al-Qasim, a researcher at the International Institute for Iranian Studies and Editorial Director of the Journal of Iranian Studies (JIS), explores the emergence of the Strait of Hormuz as a key tool of influence in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The United States’ attack on Iran and its efforts to topple the ruling establishment effectively opened the door for maritime traffic to be disrupted in the strait. Given the severe global repercussions — particularly for energy security and the supply of strategic commodities — this Iranian strategy has been an important factor shaping the trajectory of the conflict.
The third paper, “Iran’s Neo-Persian Strategy Between Setbacks and Persistence” by Prof. Abdullah Kiran, professor of Political Science and International Relations within the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Muş Alparslan University in Muş, Türkiye, emphasizes Iran’s traditional Persian identity and efforts to restore Iran as both a regional and international power. This strategy seeks to expand Iran’s sphere of influence beyond its borders by invoking the historical legacy of the Persian Empire through a combination of diplomatic, military and economic tools.
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