Genealogy of Iranian Foreign Policy Identity Culture and History

Abstract: Foreign Policy Analysis as a research program in international
relations is not characteristically a priori. It stems from a triad of statesmen’s
cognitive system, decision-making process and implementation environment
which all require understanding of diversified cognitive systems and
perceptions. The present article examines the role of identity, culture and
history in Iranian foreign policy from a genealogical and discourse analysis
approach. It tries to find the underlying elements for transformation of Iran-
US collaboration to a confrontation and tensional relationship.

Genealogy of Iranian Foreign Policy Identity Culture and History