This article explores the impact of Iran's foreign policy on economic development since the end of the Iran-Iraq war. The main question discussed in this article is how foreign policy may affect economic development in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As a case study the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic during Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s presidency will be examined. To answer the main question, conceptual framework of development-orientated foreign policy, along with two examples, i.e. China and Nigeria, will be introduced. The hypothesis of the article is that with a more realistic and pragmatist foreign policy, more opportunities for success in economic development are created. The article argues that in the era of globalization, economic development of a country hinges on foreign relations with major economies and cooperation with international institutions and organizations, especially economic entities. Accordingly, if a country adopts a developmental approach in foreign policy, it should accept the existing international order, along with its components.
Niakooee, S. A., & Ejazi, E. (2015). Foreign Policy and Economic Development: Iran under Rafsanjani. Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs, 5(19), 179-207.
MLA
Seyed Amir Niakooee; Ehsan Ejazi. "Foreign Policy and Economic Development: Iran under Rafsanjani". Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs, 5, 19, 2015, 179-207.
HARVARD
Niakooee, S. A., Ejazi, E. (2015). 'Foreign Policy and Economic Development: Iran under Rafsanjani', Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs, 5(19), pp. 179-207.
VANCOUVER
Niakooee, S. A., Ejazi, E. Foreign Policy and Economic Development: Iran under Rafsanjani. Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs, 2015; 5(19): 179-207.