Master
2023/2024
The Foreign Policy of Iran under International Sanctions
Type:
Elective course (Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia)
Area of studies:
Asian and African Studies
Delivered by:
School of International Regional Studies
When:
1 year, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Master’s programme:
Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
32
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course focuses on regional policy of Iran under American sanctions, main directions and problems, which official Teheran faces during its implementation.The “resistance economy” policy of Iran is aimed at creating industries which will be independent of external supplies. Large-scale project activities are coming to the fore in Iran, designed to implement the principle of constructive engagement. The strategic projects being implemented and planned in Iran are designed to become the basis for Iranian leadership in the region and in the world.
Learning Objectives
- • To develop analytical skills to understand the changing security and political structures of the MENA region in general and Iran in particular. • To practice a professional oral presentation of research • To obtain basic knowledge of Iranian history and current political situation • To become familiar with the major political political structures and statesmen of Iran • To understanding of the challenges in Russian-Iranian relations • The main academic aim of the course is to equip students with theoretical and methodological instruments for conducting theoretical and applied research in the field of Russian-Iranian relations and political systems , to advance critical and independent thinking.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Identify the main trends of political system in Iran
- be able to examine main trends in Russian-Iranian relations
- have a clear understanding of historical periods and political structures in Iran
Course Contents
- Political structure of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Fundamental principles and approaches in the foreign policy of modern Iran
- Iran and Russia: structural elements in relationships. History and people
- Iran and Russia: structural elements in relationships. Cognition and political elites
- Iran and Russia: bilateral relations at a new stage
- Iran and Russia: common views on international issues
- Middle East and Eurasia: significance in the modern international system
- Iran and Russia. The Middle East is a zone of strategic cooperation.
- The Eurasian context for Iran-Russia cooperation
Assessment Elements
- Group project and Participation at the class work
- Final test
- Individual written essay
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 2nd module0.2 * Final test + 0.5 * Group project and Participation at the class work + 0.3 * Individual written essay
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Abrahamian, E. (2008). A History of Modern Iran. Cambridge University Press.
- Iran : a modern history, Amanat, A., 2017
- Тупов, Б. (1995). 95.04.025. Стратегические Цели И Возможности Ирана. Iran’s Strategic Intentions and Capabilities / Ed. By Clawson P. - Wash.: Nat. Defense Univ., 1994. - (Mcnair Paper / Inst. For Nat. Strategic Studies; 29).
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Iran : politics, history and literature, Katouzian, H., 2013