Experience in recent developments and lessons for the future of Iranian diplomacy Maziar Mozfari Flarety, a professor at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": The developments in the past two years have brought new realities and strategic lessons to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The practical behavior of neighboring countries and international actors once again revealed the gap between the declared commitments and the real interests of the governments. Reviewing the geographic priorities of the foreign policy and diversifying the political and economic partners is one of the demands of the coming period. Recent developments have also revealed the ability to restore national cohesion and the deep connection between society, land and national identity. This experience can help strengthen Iran's soft power and represent other dimensions of the country's society and cultural background. The main theme is a combination of diplomacy and an emphasis on peace with a realistic understanding of the behavior of international actors and the strengthening of national capabilities. Read the full text here.

Experience in recent developments and lessons for the future of Iranian diplomacy Maziar Mozfari Flarety, a professor at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": The developments in the past two years have brought new realities and strategic lessons to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The practical behavior of neighboring countries and international actors once again revealed the gap between the declared commitments and the real interests of the governments. Reviewing the geographic priorities of the foreign policy and diversifying the political and economic partners is one of the demands of the coming period. Recent developments have also revealed the ability to restore national cohesion and the deep connection between society, land and national identity. This experience can help strengthen Iran's soft power and represent other dimensions of the country's society and cultural background. The main theme is a combination of diplomacy and an emphasis on peace with a realistic understanding of the behavior of international actors and the strengthening of national capabilities. Read the full text here.