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The need for a real solution rooted in history Introduction The Imam in his 7-part series of Palestinian history deals with solution to the issue of Palestine: the diplomatic solution; pressuring the Zionist regime; using oil as a weapon; financial support for the people of Palestine; the key to saving

Beyond protest and criticism  Introduction The Imam has written a seven-part series on the history of Palestine in the early 20th century. It covers: the history of occupation; importance of Palestine; supporting Palestine; solutions for the issue of Palestine; peace and negotiation; fighting and resistance; and the fate of Palestine.

The Imam and sovereignty There is a need to evaluate the historical role of Imam Khamenei in securing the Islamic Republic’s ‘full permanent sovereignty…over its natural resources and all economic activities’. There is a UN context, which dates back to 1 May 1974. It adopted the Declaration on the Establishment

Introduction The people of Iran as the bedrock of the Islamic Revolution have endured 47 years of ongoing cost-of-living crisis because of 47 years of sanctions. They have endured hardships of low economic growth and hyperinflation, with patience. The Imam had developed Vision-2025, which needs to be carried forward because

Strategic question There are about thirty-four straits in the world. Why the focus on the Strait of Hormuz? Imam Khamenei’s challenge Imam Khamenei faced the challenge of global trade while building the domestic economy. He ensured Iran’s freedom from USA diktat. He anticipated belligerence, for which he prepared with the

Introduction Iran, for 189 years (1789-1978) lacked independent foreign policy. It allowed four major world powers to dictate it. It did not respect its own national sovereignty. It existed with abuse and disgrace. Imam Khamenei introduced independent foreign policy to assert Islamic Republic’s sovereignty, in spite of imposed wars. Rise

Introduction The Holy Qur’an provides the philosophical theory of governance. Imam Ali applied the theory to best practice. Imam Khamenei developed them into the primary Blueprint for Progress. The Quranic verses are, inter alia, on government, command, and guardianship with trust obligations between government and citizens – with limits on

Introduction The Imam with his unique philosophical statesmanship developed a historical and civilizational approach to an original statecraft for the Islamic Republic of Iran – free of western secularism. He developed the multi-layered statecraft with sovereignty at its heart, encapsulated in Iranian history and Persian civilization. Application of sovereignty The

Introduction The Islamic Republic’s military defeat of USA imperialism in West Asia holds lessons on sovereignty and statecraft for the Global South nations. The 47 years of USA aggression against Iran, crystallized through the 40-Day War, proved that a principled ‘middle power’ nation can defeat the mightiest imperial army. Iran