Episode
Episode 117 - Iranian Foreign Policy: The Constitutional Era
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2025-03-06
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During Iran's Constitutional Revolution era, foreign policy drew inspiration from nationalist aspirations and dreams of complete independence. Yet scholar Rouzbeh Ramezani argues that 'political unrealism' fundamentally characterized Iranian diplomatic strategy. Th Read more…During Iran's Constitutional Revolution era, foreign policy drew inspiration from nationalist aspirations and dreams of complete independence. Yet scholar Rouzbeh Ramezani argues that 'political unrealism' fundamentally characterized Iranian diplomatic strategy. The episode examines how idealistic nationalism conflicted with geopolitical realities, constraining Iran's international agency. This analysis reveals persistent patterns in Iranian statecraft, suggesting that transformative political moments paradoxically reinforced illusory thinking about Iran's regional position and capabilities. Close