Matin Research Journal

Matin Research Journal

A Study of the Concept of Liberation in View of Imam Khomeini and the Critical International Relations Theory

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Arsalan Qorbani Sheikhneshin 1
Mohammad Mahmoudikia 2
1 .Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
2 PhD STudent, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Liberation of man from the shackles of structure, principles, and the values of hegemonic international system has become a factor for introducing revised views in international relations, all of which in common tend to make a change in the status quo and to lay the foundation for a new and desirable international system.
The critical international relations theory emphasizes on such factors as freedom and rationality, and pursues a critical approach to traditional empiricism and absolute scientism. In the meantime, this school of thought criticizes political status quo, and tries to pave the ground for the realization of liberation in world politics and ethical life in the international system for the states. Following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran under Imam Khomeini, a wide range of discussions on critical approach toward international order and system was presented.
This paper follows a descriptive-analytical approach along with documentary study to make a comparative analysis of the concept of liberation in view of Imam Khomeini and the critical international relations theory. In addition to presenting solutions for realization of liberation in international system, we will cover in this work the differences and similarities between the two approaches.
 
Keywords
Liberation
critical theory
Imam Khomeini
hegemonic system
international relations
 
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