13 October 2024
As international tensions continue to rise and we witness various internal and external crises, it becomes increasingly evident that the more Iranians achieve self-awareness, the less vulnerable they become to colonial exploitation in its many forms. This self-awareness can protect their human, material, and spiritual resources from being plundered. Dr. Mousa Najafi, a full professor of political science at the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies (IHCS), currently heads this significant center for humanities. One of his most important projects is “Iranian Colonial Studies,” which aims to offer a new perspective on colonialism and its operations within Iran’s geographical and political landscape. Dr. Najafi has made significant contributions to the intellectual foundation of the Islamic Revolution through his noteworthy publications, such as “The Philosophy of the Islamic Revolution and Our Future,” “Constitutional Studies,” “The History of Political Developments in Iran,” and “The Postmodern Revolution and Islamic Civilization.” In this interview, he elucidates the importance of Iranian identity and the role of Shiism in shaping this dynamic identity, which has manifested itself in the establishment of the Islamic Republic’s political system.
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