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Copyright Fundatia Societatea Civilia (Civil Society Foundation) Jul/Aug 2012

Abstract

Iran's national identity, like those of other multi-ethnic states, has been artificially constructed by historians and nationalist elites. This is particularly important since Iran's multiple identities are diverse in the extreme. As a result of this diversity, Iranian nationalism cannot be conceived as being a uniform, monolithic concept. Iran, since the advent of its nation-state building process, has been struggling to define its national identity in a relevant and resonant way. How Iranians conceives of themselves, what links Iran's political identity to its national interest, and how it represents itself in terms of national and international affairs, are key issues of complexity and discord in Iran's multiple identity dilemma. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Iran's National Identity Problematic
Author
Saleh, Alam
Pages
50-58
Section
Securitate nationala
Publication year
2012
Publication date
Jul/Aug 2012
Publisher
Fundatia Societatea Civilia (Civil Society Foundation)
ISSN
12216720
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1095569945
Copyright
Copyright Fundatia Societatea Civilia (Civil Society Foundation) Jul/Aug 2012