Research of the Islamic Revolution

Research of the Islamic Revolution

The Ethical Duties of Foreign Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Modern Public Diplomacy Based on the Statements of Ayatollah Khamenei

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
AmirMahdi HasibiTaheri 1
Seyed Mohammad Reza Ahmadi Tabatabaei 2
1 Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran
2 Faculty Member, Imam Sadiq University / Tehran / Iran
10.22034/rir.2025.503830.1083
Abstract
Effective foreign policy is one of the key instruments for states to address their needs and achieve their objectives. In this context, ambassadors and foreign representatives, given their residence in the host country and familiarity with diplomacy and its techniques, can play a significant role. Existing research on the duties of foreign representatives has largely overlooked their ethical responsibilities, despite their importance. The data for this study were collected through a library-based review of the speeches and writings of the Supreme Leader and analyzed using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis method. The findings, based on principles such as human dignity and equality emphasized in religious sources, identify various ethical duties for ambassadors. These responsibilities span different domains, including personal, familial, administrative, and international aspects. Consequently, an ambassador must adopt a broad and compassionate perspective toward themselves, their family, embassy staff, and the people of their host country, striving to guide, nurture, and remove obstacles to their moral and intellectual development
Keywords
Ayatollah Khamenei, Modern Public Diplomacy, Foreign Representatives, Cultural Attaché
, Ambassador
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