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The aim is to examine how Iran redefined its foreign policy in response to geopolitical changes following the Soviet collapse.

Iran, the post-Soviet moment, and visions of regionalism, 1989–1997

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The article explores Iran's foreign policy and regionalism in Central Asia and the Caucasus during a transformative period.

The aim is to examine how Iran redefined its foreign policy in response to geopolitical changes following the Soviet collapse.
Analysis of Iran's policies in Central Asia and the South Caucasus from 1989 to 1997.
Case studies of the Economic Cooperation Organization and the Caspian Sea were utilized.
Iran aimed to establish itself as a regional actor beyond an anti-Western image.
Attempts to present a vision of an independent region conflicted with its anti-Western stance.
Iran's proactive regional efforts were hindered by unclear messaging.

Alen Shadunts (2026) studied this question.

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