The Influence of the Islamic Jurisprudential Principle of Lesser Evil on Iran's Cultural Diplomacy, with a Focus on Cultural Rights

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Associate Professor of Political Science at Shiraz University

2 Assistant Professor of Pubic Law at Shiraz University

3 Graduate of Political Science at Shiraz University

10.22059/jorr.2025.380225.1009493

Abstract

This research has been developed using a descriptive-analytical method and also by utilizing jurisprudential data related to the subject in order to examine the diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in general) and its cultural diplomacy (in particular). By evaluating the jurisprudential rule of repelling harm, the effectiveness and manner of this cultural diplomacy will be measured and a way will be paved towards improving the foundations of this type of diplomacy, taking into account the broad cultural and civilizational. The main goal of drafting this article is to achieve proper solutions and methods for international interactions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the global political scene under the circumstances where pragmatism dominates these methods and steps are taken to repel the international system's corruptors. It can be concluded that the Islamic Republic of Iran can pursue its goals by utilizing its cultural capacities, attracting international prestige, and gaining the attention of like-minded countries at both regional and global levels. In this regard, it can engage in interactions with countries that facilitate this path, in order to counter international conspiracies.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 10 April 2025
  • Receive Date: 13 August 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 10 April 2025