فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

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.