Explaning the foreign policy strategy Of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the subcontinent ( India and Pakistan)

The peripheral region of the subcontinent holds significant geopolitical importance in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic. Due to the dynamics of the international system and regional developments, the absence of a coherent foreign policy roadmap has resulted in missed opportunities for Iran in this region. This study aims to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Iran's foreign policy strategy, propose solutions to enhance national power, and suggest strategies for the subcontinent region. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, data collection involved library research and documentary analysis. The findings reveal that Iran's foreign policy strategy in the subcontinent operates at two levels. Firstly, it encompasses the entire subcontinent, where Iran seeks to enhance its relations across political, economic, social, cultural, and security domains. Simultaneously, Iran endeavors to develop a comprehensive strategy for its foreign policy within the subcontinent. Secondly, Iran tailors its strategy based on the geopolitical interests and concerns of individual subcontinental countries. By adopting a geopolitical approach rooted in Islamic thought, Iran can formulate a coherent foreign policy strategy aligned with its regional and global roles. This approach ensures Iran's active engagement in regional affairs while maintaining its principles and interests.