{"id":13516,"date":"2025-05-29T15:12:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/?p=13516"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:12:59","slug":"journal-for-iranian-studies-jis-21st-issue-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/news\/journal-for-iranian-studies-jis-21st-issue-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS):\u00a0 21st Issue Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 21st issue of the Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS), featuring seven research articles, explores critical regional issues, from Saudi Arabia\u2019s AI-driven transformation to Iran\u2019s energy, military and diplomatic policies, along with historical and philosophical reflections. Authored by distinguished researchers, these studies highlight the role of technology, geopolitics and ideology in shaping the world we live in today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mohammed al-Qadi, a researcher in Gulf affairs and regional security, explores Saudi Arabia\u2019s quest to become a global AI leader under Vision 2030. The kingdom is deploying AI in healthcare, energy and governance to drive economic diversification and regional influence. Despite the hurdles, Qadi underscores Saudi Arabia\u2019s strategic investments, positioning it competitively in the global AI race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Umud Shokri, an energy strategist and senior visiting fellow at George Mason University, analyzes Iran\u2019s energy crisis. Despite the country\u2019s vast oil and gas reserves, mismanagement, sanctions and IRGC-linked corruption have led to energy blackouts and economic deterioration in Iran. Shokri argues that subsidized energy prices have exacerbated the energy crisis, while urgent reforms are absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mohammed Alsenosy, a lecturer at Suez Canal University, examines Iran\u2019s calculated escalation against Israel. Economic sanctions force Iran to rely on proxies, minimizing costs while pursuing geopolitical goals. Alsenosy highlights that prolonged escalation or open war with Israel would further damage Iran\u2019s shattered economy, shifting resources from critical sectors and infrastructure, risking social unrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Fathi Boularas, from Algeria\u2019s National School of Political Science, reviews Hezbollah\u2019s vulnerabilities exposed by Israel\u2019s intelligence post-2006. Boularas argues that Hezbollah\u2019s Syrian involvement and technological weaknesses enabled Israel to dismantle the group\u2019s command structure, weakening Iran\u2019s proxy strategy and shifting regional deterrence in its favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Ewees Ameen, a political researcher in regional security, analyzes Iran\u2019s diplomatic outreach to Afghanistan under President Pezeshkian. Building on Raisi\u2019s \u201cneighborhood policy,\u201d Ameen notes that Iran has been focusing on dialogue to navigate sanctions and regional tensions, despite suffering longstanding tensions like water disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Manal Awad al-Murayteb, associate professor at King Abdulaziz University and Hind Ali al-Muzayni, a lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University, comprehensively review the 1813 Treaty of Gulistan, highlighting how  Russia\u2019s territorial gains and trade privileges reshaped Iran\u2019s sovereignty, influencing its modern identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatma Badran, a PhD candidate at Al Azhar University, explores Iran\u2019s philosophical tensions surrounding modernity. Badran argues that Wilayat al-Faqih resists modernity, clashing with youth and women who embrace modern ideals, while also challenging Iran\u2019s religious narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our 21st issue, the seven research articles underscore how the region is navigating a complex interplay of innovation, geopolitical clashes, resource crises and ideological disputes. We welcome research proposals from specialists in Iranian affairs covering all fields (politics, security, military, economy or culture) which can be submitted to our JIS email: jis@rasanahiiis.com.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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