China's Grand Strategy in Redefining the International Order with a Focus on the Perspective of Iran's Position

Delavar, Hossein; Seifi, Abdolmajid

doi:10.47176/fsir.2026.1379

China's Grand Strategy in Redefining the International Order with a Focus on the Perspective of Iran's Position

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

hossein delavar ¹

Abdolmajid Seifi ²

¹ PhD in international relations and post-doctoral researcher at Ayatollah Boroujerdi University

² Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Ayatollah Boroujerdi University

10.47176/fsir.2026.1379

Abstract

China is the most important emerging international power that has the ability to redefine the international order by possessing the components of economic, military, political, and human capabilities. This capability can be realized with a combined Strategy based on internal and external balancing. In this process, different states can create different and sometimes conflicting roles. How is Iran's role defined in the Chinese Strategy of redefining the international order and what consequences will it have for Iran's regional and global position? The hypothesis that is put forward in response to the main question is that Iran, by utilizing its special geopolitical capacities and strategic resources, can play a role beyond bilateral relations within the framework of China's Grand Strategy. Iran's active and effective presence in this Strategy, in addition to accelerating the process of global power redistribution, can lead to the promotion of the country's geopolitical and geostrategic position, increasing the depth of regional influence, and reducing dependence on Western-oriented structures. The article aims to examine China's Grand strategy for redefining order and Iran's position and role in this strategy, using historical and explanatory methods.

Keywords

China

Islamic Republic of Iran

international order

United States

Soft Balancing

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