The Current State of the International Order, Future Trends and Its Consequences for Iran

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1 Assistant Prof. Political Science Department of Ayatollah Boroujerdi University.

2 PhD in International Relations in Tarbiat Modares University

Abstract

The international order has never been stable and continuous, and throughout history international relations have always been subject to change, the most important change of which took place in the late twentieth century.Influenced by this change, one of the most important issues that has led scholars to theorize has been the discussion of the type of international order and its future perspective.in this direction, there will be consequences for countries like Iran in the international arena. Accordingly, the author summarizes the purpose of the article in examining and explaining the three areas of " picture of the current situation of international order ", "future trends" and "its impact on Iran". The research method is descriptive-analytical and the general conclusion shows that the power distribution situation has become unipolar since the collapse of the Soviet Union.This situation continues today.But trends show that China is following the United States and competing with it.As a result,the international system will move out of the status quo and into the period of establishing a new international order led by the United States and China;Regarding the impact of this situation on countries such as Iran, the need for a strategic alliance with one of the great powers is emphasized.

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