https://jpr.modares.ac.ir/ Iran Political Research en daily 1 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0330 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0330 https://jpr.modares.ac.ir/article_28232.html The concept of government has always been a central focus for philosophers and scholars in the social and political sciences. Drawing on religious teachings and Islamic jurisprudence, Shiite theorists have sought to define the rights and freedoms of both citizens and the state. Contemporary Shiite political thought is divided into three main currents: "restrictive views," "advocates of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist (Velayat-e Faqih)," and "proponents of entrusting public affairs to the people." Mehdi Haeri Yazdi, with his theory of "Representation of Co-owners in Jointly-Owned Property," is considered one of the thinkers of the third current. He presents a novel model of an Islamic state, founded on political equality, public participation, and the rejection of special privileges. Utilizing the discourse analysis method of Laclau and Mouffe, this research seeks to answer the question: "How is government conceptualized in Haeri Yazdi's thought?" Based on the research hypothesis, Haeri Yazdi derives the legitimacy of government from the right of popular sovereignty—a right situated within the realm of practical reason and public rationality, and considered among variable human subjects. In his view, government is a natural and social necessity aimed at managing human coexistence and ensuring their security and well-being. This system is founded on respect for property rights and representation, and this study will examine the theoretical dimensions of this perspective. https://jpr.modares.ac.ir/article_28233.html Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has implemented six development plans with varied approaches to industrial growth, including infrastructure expansion and targeted support. Despite adapting global models and allocating substantial resources, Iran’s industrial sector remains weak in competitiveness.A critical review shows the lack of a coherent theoretical framework and strategic orientation, leading to inconsistencies and failure to meet macroeconomic goals. Over the past two decades, industrial strategies have largely failed.This study examines Iran’s industrial sector during the Fifth and Sixth Development Plans in the 90s often called the “lost economic decade”—from a political economy perspective. Data reveal widespread deindustrialization due to the absence of a comprehensive strategy and its marginal role in policymaking.The study concludes that technology-driven production is the only viable path to reverse deindustrialization. Building technological capability is essential for global competitiveness. Successful countries show that sustainable industrial development requires efficient institutions, a transparent legal system, innovation-oriented policies, and incentives that support productive activities while limiting speculative behavior. https://jpr.modares.ac.ir/article_28234.html The present study examines a significant gap in revolutionary theory, particularly in the area of revolutionary typologies and the distinctive features of the political culture resulting from the Islamic Revolution of Iran, placing it within a broader spectrum of revolutionary movements of the twentieth century. The aim was to explain the unique characteristics of the political culture of the Islamic Revolution in comparison to other revolutionary waves, using a typological approach. In terms of methodology, this research used a descriptive-analytical framework. Data collection was carried out through comprehensive documentary analysis and library research, which ensured a thorough review of primary and secondary sources. The findings showed that, while the Islamic Revolution of Iran has certain commonalities with other revolutionary movements of the twentieth century, it exhibits distinctive features that distinguish it as a unique revolutionary process.Specifically, this study shows that the Iranian Revolution created a political culture that was firmly rooted in Islamic ideology, with religious leadership playing a central role in government structures. This cultural paradigm established a new model of libertarianism based on the principles of justice, independence, and critique of Western secularism. Furthermore, the Islamic Revolution represents a distinct revolutionary wave in the spectrum of twentieth-century movements, whose impact transcends national borders and significantly influences global developments and Islamic movements at the regional and international levels.