Grand Jihad as a Strategy in the Foreign Policy of the Islamic Government (Emphasizing the Views of the Imams of the Revolution)

This research, based on the analysis of the epistemological system of the Quran and the interpretation of the Imams of the Revolution, seeks to position the Grand Jihad as a strategy in the foreign policy of the Islamic Government. The fundamental question is how Grand Jihad, as a strategy in the realm of foreign policy, indicates independence and the preservation of Islamic identity in the interactions and engagements with other societies, governments, and civilizations. In this regard, the relationship between two variables, Grand Jihad and success in foreign policy (preservation of independence and non-alienation of Islamic identity), is analyzed using a descriptive-analytical method. The research is based on the hypothesis that since Grand Jihad delineates the framework and red lines of flexibility and defines interests and benefits, as well as outlines dignity based on wisdom in foreign interactions, it prevents policymaking and diplomacy contrary to the identity and independence of the Islamic government – based on insight and values. The results of this research include outlining the strategies that give substance to Grand Jihad in foreign policy, including the necessity of preserving Islamic identity and governance, diplomacy based on dignity, wisdom, and interests, the necessity of negating the system of arrogant disbelief and fighting against oppression, the necessity of supporting oppressed nations and governments, and the necessity of countering the infiltration of the system of disbelief.