The Islamic Revolution of Iran and the components of national authority; A case study of the thoughts of Imam Khomeini and the Supreme Leader

Ebrahimi Kiapey, Hadi; Babatabar Sorkhi, Abolghasem; Mousanezhad, Mohammadjavad

The Islamic Revolution of Iran and the components of national authority; A case study of the thoughts of Imam Khomeini and the Supreme Leader

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Hadi Ebrahimi Kiapey ¹

abolghasem babatabar sorkhi ²

mohammadjavad mousanezhad ³

¹ Assistant Professor and Faculty Member of Radio and Television University, Tehran, Iran

² Graduate of International Relations (Defense Diplomacy) Malek Ashtar University, Tehran, Iran

³ PhD student in Political Science from Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran

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 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

Keywords

Islamic Revolution

Legitimate Power

Spirituality

National Authority