{"id":13130,"date":"2024-11-28T13:43:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/?p=13130"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:08:46","slug":"rasanahs-latest-release-journal-for-iranian-studies-jis-no-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/news\/rasanahs-latest-release-journal-for-iranian-studies-jis-no-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Rasanah\u2019s Latest Release \u2014 Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS) No. 20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah) has just issued the English version of its biannual Journal for Iranian Studies<\/em> (JIS) no. 20 (October 2024). This issue consists of seven research articles that we can summarize as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first research article, titled \u201cThe Role of Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guards in the Media Sphere: Propaganda, Strategy and Narrative Power,\u201d is authored by Abdelkarim Rostami, a researcher specializing in Middle Eastern affairs at the \u00c9cole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (EPHE). In his study, Rostami analyzes how both conventional and modern media shape public consciousness and how various political systems exploit these media tools to impose their narratives while suppressing opposing viewpoints. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) represents a critical state apparatus that utilizes media in all its forms, leveraging it not only as a means of political and social interaction but also by restricting access to information through website blockages and influencing public opinion. Rostami further elucidates the strategies and tactics employed by the IRGC to achieve these objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second research article, titled \u201cIran and the Houthis\u2019 Asymmetric Maritime Warfare Campaign in the Red Sea: A Study of the Sponsor-Proxy Model,\u201d is authored by Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco, a researcher specializing in security affairs at the Gulf State Analytics (GSA). In this study, he examines the relationship between the Houthis and Iran through the lens of the sponsor-proxy model, using the Houthis\u2019 attacks in the Red Sea as a case study. Additionally, he explores the strategic considerations and tactics employed by the Houthis in their assaults on international commercial vessels navigating these waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third research article, titled \u201cIran\u2019s Maritime Strategy and Perspectives Toward the Mediterranean Sea,\u201d is authored by Dr. Khadiga Arafa Mohammed, head of the Community Outreach Pillar, Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). In her study, Dr. Khadiga explores Iran\u2019s strategy in the Mediterranean, which is  driven by various factors that have prompted its resurgence in the region after centuries of absence and a primary focus on its \u201cnear abroad.\u201d This shift is expected to have significant implications for regional dynamics and power balances. She identifies key elements of Iran\u2019s maritime strategy, assessing its alignment with Tehran\u2019s objectives, the nature of Iran\u2019s role in the Mediterranean, and the connection of Iranian activities to the broader regional context. Finally, she discusses the impact of Iran\u2019s activities in the Mediterranean on the international balance of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth study, titled \u201cThe Future of Iran-Russia Relations Under Pezeshkian\u2019s Presidency,\u201d is authored by Dr. Hamdi Bashir, a researcher on regional security and counterterrorism. Dr. Bashir discusses Iran-Russia relations after the \u201creformist\u201d candidate Pezeshkian won the July 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fifth study, titled \u201cRusso-Houthi Ties Amid the Geopolitical Dispute With the West,\u201d is authored by Yousef Maree, PhD candidate of international relations and politics at St Petersburg University. In his study Maree discusses the support the Soviet Union used to provide to its allies the Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians, and Yemenis as well as Russia\u2019s perspective toward the Middle East in light of Israel\u2019s presence and the key turning point that came during the 2007 Munich Security Conference.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sixth study, titled \u201cProspects of China\u2019s Diplomatic Mediation Between Saudi Arabia and Iran,\u201d is authored by Dr. Mohamad Zreik, a researcher in Chinese affairs. This study explores China\u2019s mediation in the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, examining its transition from the use of soft power to the adoption of a more geopolitical approach. It investigates the historical context of Iran-Saudi relations and the significance of the diplomatic agreement brokered by China. The study analyzes China\u2019s mediation strategy, its effectiveness, and the implications for regional stability and global diplomatic dynamics. It also delves into the potential success or failure of China\u2019s geopolitical shift and the costs associated with this new diplomatic stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the seventh research article, titled \u201cThe Potential Consequences of the US Military Withdrawal From Iraq,\u201d is authored by Dr. Abdelraouf Mustafa al-Ghoneimi, a researcher at Rasanah. In his study, Dr. Ghoneimi examines the potential consequences of a possible withdrawal of US  military forces from Iraq. He focuses on how this decision might affect the future of the Iraqi state, its relationships with neighboring countries, and the United States\u2019 standing in the international community. This analysis is particularly important given the current climate, where non-state actors are increasing their influence in Iraq amid ongoing internal and external instability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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