Any thinker's approach toward the issue of structure – agent and their interaction is one of the key elements in leading his/her perception and analysis about the social environment. It is the case especially in International Relations and Foreign Policy. Generally three approaches namely, Structure, Agent, Foundation can be identified in IR. With respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran also two different approaches focus on either Agent and its main role in leading to shape the international system or Structure and necessity of compatibility with the international system. The paper argues that while in the beginning the dominant approach in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran was dominated by Agent approach, it was replaced by Structure approach in the later phases.
Ganbarloo, A. (2008). A Survey on Approaches of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran through the Structure- Agent Model. Strategic Studies Quarterly, 11(40), 349-377.
MLA
Abdollah Ganbarloo. "A Survey on Approaches of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran through the Structure- Agent Model". Strategic Studies Quarterly, 11, 40, 2008, 349-377.
HARVARD
Ganbarloo, A. (2008). 'A Survey on Approaches of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran through the Structure- Agent Model', Strategic Studies Quarterly, 11(40), pp. 349-377.
VANCOUVER
Ganbarloo, A. A Survey on Approaches of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran through the Structure- Agent Model. Strategic Studies Quarterly, 2008; 11(40): 349-377.
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