Hadi Ebrahimi Kiapey; abolghasem babatabar sorkhi; mohammadjavad mousanezhad
Volume 10, Issue 22 , September 2020, , Pages 411-432
Abstract
The political behavior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, both domestically and internationally, confirms a special kind of prestige and power, the model of which is unique in the field ...
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The political behavior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, both domestically and internationally, confirms a special kind of prestige and power, the model of which is unique in the field of governance in the world. In this model, government does not rely solely on its material accumulations, but emphasizes material legitimacy inspired by spirituality beyond material possessions. This tremendous impact on political behavior became apparent the day after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, and this indicates its birth at the same time as the Islamic Revolution. Thus, the Islamic Revolution has led to a profound redefinition of the sphere of authority, and the Islamic government created from the heart of the revolution adapts its political activity to new criteria and components of authority. Authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran extends beyond its usual dimensions, including soft power, science and knowledge, the armed forces, and finds theoretical support. This article seeks to answer the question of what are the components of authority in the Islamic Republic and what is the origin of these components
