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* Middle East Regional Office: IPI maintained a regional office in Manama, Bahrain, until 2020, focusing on Gulf security and mediation<ref>International Peace Institute – Wikipedia, Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Peace_Institute</ref>.

* Doha Forum Collaboration: IPI partnered with Qatar’s Doha Forum in 2024 to address global governance challenges, reflecting engagement with Gulf ~~states9~~.

* Doha Forum Collaboration: IPI partnered with Qatar’s Doha Forum in 2024 to address global governance challenges, reflecting engagement with Gulf states<ref>Doha Forum, International Peace Institute sign MoU. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com/article/691209/business/doha-forum-international-peace-institute-sign-mou.</ref>.

==Publishing and Significant Reports==

ICM Final Reports: Analyzed multilateral approaches to peacebuilding, including climate security and cyber ~~governance6~~.

===ICM Final Reports:===

Policy Briefs:

Analyzed multilateral approaches to peacebuilding, including climate security and cyber governance<ref>ICM Final Reports Archives - International Peace Institute, https://www.ipinst.org/category/publications/series/icm-final-reports</ref>.

===Policy Briefs:===

* Rethinking Peacebuilding: Transforming the UN Approach (2014)<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

* From the Margins to the Mainstream (2014), addressing organized crime and multilateral responses<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

* Blue Papers: Focused on mediation, global terrorism, and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) doctrine<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

* Impacts and Partnerships

===Blue Papers:===

Focused on mediation, global terrorism, and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) doctrine<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

==Impacts and Partnerships==

* UN System: IPI advises UN agencies on peacekeeping and conflict resolution<ref>International Peace Institute – Wikipedia, Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Peace_Institute</ref> <ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

* Regional Collaborations: Partnered with the African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on conflict mediation<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.

* Iran-Linked Initiatives:

* IIPT Iran Chapter: Promotes peace through tourism and intercultural dialogue, aligning with IPI’s multilateral ~~ethos8~~.

* IIPT Iran Chapter: Promotes peace through tourism and intercultural dialogue, aligning with IPI’s multilateral ethos<ref>IIPT Iran Chapter. (2020). Our vision and mission. Retrieved from https://peacetourism.org/iran/

* Iranian Peace Studies Scientific Association (IPSAN): A Tehran-based organization advancing peace studies domestically, though not directly linked to ~~IPI8~~.

Doha Forum. (2024). MoU with IPI. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com</ref>.

* Iranian Peace Studies Scientific Association (IPSAN): A Tehran-based organization advancing peace studies domestically, though not directly linked to IPI<ref>IIPT Iran Chapter. (2020). Our vision and mission. Retrieved from https://peacetourism.org/iran/

Doha Forum. (2024). MoU with IPI. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com</ref>.

==Critique of the International Institute of Peace: Iran’s Perspective==

===General Critique and Distrust of International Organizations===

From the perspective of Iranian policymakers and scholars, international organizations-including peace institutes-are often viewed with skepticism due to perceived Western dominance and double standards. This mistrust stems from several historical and political experiences:

* Perceived Bias and Double Standards: Iranian elites frequently argue that international organizations, established and influenced by Western powers, have demonstrated partiality-especially regarding Iran’s nuclear program, human rights, and regional security issues<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>. The belief is that these organizations have failed to treat Iran fairly, applying standards inconsistently and serving the interests of dominant global powers rather than upholding universal principles<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.

* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters <ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.

===Concerns about Hidden Objectives===

Iranian analysts and officials sometimes suggest that behind the stated goals of peace and conflict resolution, such institutes may pursue hidden agendas:

* Influence Operations and Narrative Shaping: There is concern that think tanks and peace institutes serve as tools for soft power, aiming to shape regional narratives and public opinion in ways that align with Western or adversarial interests<ref>IPIS. (2024, May 5). The most prominent analytical opinions regarding the conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime. https://www.ipis.ir/en/subjectview/746389/the-most-prominent-analytical-opinions-regarding-the-conflict-between-iran-and-the-zionist-regime</ref>. For example, the influence of think tanks and their analyses in regional media is seen as a way to legitimize certain foreign policies and delegitimize Iran’s positions, particularly regarding resistance movements and regional deterrence strategies<ref>IPIS. (2024, May 5). The most prominent analytical opinions regarding the conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime. https://www.ipis.ir/en/subjectview/746389/the-most-prominent-analytical-opinions-regarding-the-conflict-between-iran-and-the-zionist-regime</ref>.

* Policy Instrumentalization: Institutes may be perceived as supporting the strategic objectives of Western governments, especially in areas like sanctions, nuclear negotiations, and regional security, rather than genuinely advancing impartial peace<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref> <ref>Shams, L., & Rahimi, H. (2018). Assessment of the Effects of Economic Sanctions on Iranians' Right to Health. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(1), 1–12. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5953521/</ref>. This is reinforced by the experience of economic sanctions, which, despite humanitarian exemptions, have had severe impacts on the Iranian population, leading to the belief that such measures are part of a broader strategy of coercion rather than peacebuilding<ref>Shams, L., & Rahimi, H. (2018). Assessment of the Effects of Economic Sanctions on Iranians' Right to Health. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(1), 1–12. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5953521/</ref>.

===Concerns about Infiltration and Counter-Narratives===

Recent research has highlighted Iranian efforts to engage in “shadow diplomacy” by placing experts in Western think tanks to influence policy and counter hostile narratives<ref>Khoshnood, A., & Khoshnood, A. (2023). Iran's Shadow Diplomacy: The Unveiling of the Iran Experts Initiative. Cyrus the Great Institute, CGI Perspectives. https://portal.research.lu.se/en/publications/irans-shadow-diplomacy-the-unveiling-of-the-iran-experts-initiati</ref>. This underscores the perception that the field of international peace and policy research is a contested space, with both sides seeking to advance their own strategic interests through ostensibly neutral institutions.

==References==

[[Category:English Wikivahdat]]

[[category:Think tanks]]

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 * Middle East Regional Office: IPI maintained a regional office in Manama, Bahrain, until 2020, focusing on Gulf security and mediation<ref>International Peace Institute – Wikipedia, Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Peace_Institute</ref>.
-* Doha Forum Collaboration: IPI partnered with Qatar’s Doha Forum in 2024 to address global governance challenges, reflecting engagement with Gulf states9.
+* Doha Forum Collaboration: IPI partnered with Qatar’s Doha Forum in 2024 to address global governance challenges, reflecting engagement with Gulf states<ref>Doha Forum, International Peace Institute sign MoU. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com/article/691209/business/doha-forum-international-peace-institute-sign-mou.</ref>.
 ==Publishing and Significant Reports==
-ICM Final Reports: Analyzed multilateral approaches to peacebuilding, including climate security and cyber governance6.
+===ICM Final Reports:===
-Policy Briefs:
+Analyzed multilateral approaches to peacebuilding, including climate security and cyber governance<ref>ICM Final Reports Archives - International Peace Institute, https://www.ipinst.org/category/publications/series/icm-final-reports</ref>.
+===Policy Briefs:===
 * Rethinking Peacebuilding: Transforming the UN Approach (2014)<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
 * From the Margins to the Mainstream (2014), addressing organized crime and multilateral responses<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
-* Blue Papers: Focused on mediation, global terrorism, and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) doctrine<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
-* Impacts and Partnerships
+===Blue Papers:===
+Focused on mediation, global terrorism, and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) doctrine<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
+==Impacts and Partnerships==
 * UN System: IPI advises UN agencies on peacekeeping and conflict resolution<ref>International Peace Institute – Wikipedia, Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Peace_Institute</ref> <ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
 * Regional Collaborations: Partnered with the African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on conflict mediation<ref>Columbia International Affairs Online, Retrieved from https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/wps/sites/ipi.html</ref>.
 * Iran-Linked Initiatives:
-* IIPT Iran Chapter: Promotes peace through tourism and intercultural dialogue, aligning with IPI’s multilateral ethos8.
+* IIPT Iran Chapter: Promotes peace through tourism and intercultural dialogue, aligning with IPI’s multilateral ethos<ref>IIPT Iran Chapter. (2020). Our vision and mission. Retrieved from https://peacetourism.org/iran/
-* Iranian Peace Studies Scientific Association (IPSAN): A Tehran-based organization advancing peace studies domestically, though not directly linked to IPI8.
+Doha Forum. (2024). MoU with IPI. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com</ref>.
+* Iranian Peace Studies Scientific Association (IPSAN): A Tehran-based organization advancing peace studies domestically, though not directly linked to IPI<ref>IIPT Iran Chapter. (2020). Our vision and mission. Retrieved from https://peacetourism.org/iran/
+Doha Forum. (2024). MoU with IPI. Retrieved from https://www.gulf-times.com</ref>.
+==Critique of the International Institute of Peace: Iran’s Perspective==
+===General Critique and Distrust of International Organizations===
+From the perspective of Iranian policymakers and scholars, international organizations-including peace institutes-are often viewed with skepticism due to perceived Western dominance and double standards. This mistrust stems from several historical and political experiences:
+* Perceived Bias and Double Standards: Iranian elites frequently argue that international organizations, established and influenced by Western powers, have demonstrated partiality-especially regarding Iran’s nuclear program, human rights, and regional security issues<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>. The belief is that these organizations have failed to treat Iran fairly, applying standards inconsistently and serving the interests of dominant global powers rather than upholding universal principles<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.
+* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters <ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.
+===Concerns about Hidden Objectives===
+Iranian analysts and officials sometimes suggest that behind the stated goals of peace and conflict resolution, such institutes may pursue hidden agendas:
+* Influence Operations and Narrative Shaping: There is concern that think tanks and peace institutes serve as tools for soft power, aiming to shape regional narratives and public opinion in ways that align with Western or adversarial interests<ref>IPIS. (2024, May 5). The most prominent analytical opinions regarding the conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime. https://www.ipis.ir/en/subjectview/746389/the-most-prominent-analytical-opinions-regarding-the-conflict-between-iran-and-the-zionist-regime</ref>. For example, the influence of think tanks and their analyses in regional media is seen as a way to legitimize certain foreign policies and delegitimize Iran’s positions, particularly regarding resistance movements and regional deterrence strategies<ref>IPIS. (2024, May 5). The most prominent analytical opinions regarding the conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime. https://www.ipis.ir/en/subjectview/746389/the-most-prominent-analytical-opinions-regarding-the-conflict-between-iran-and-the-zionist-regime</ref>.
+* Policy Instrumentalization: Institutes may be perceived as supporting the strategic objectives of Western governments, especially in areas like sanctions, nuclear negotiations, and regional security, rather than genuinely advancing impartial peace<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref> <ref>Shams, L., & Rahimi, H. (2018). Assessment of the Effects of Economic Sanctions on Iranians' Right to Health. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(1), 1–12. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5953521/</ref>. This is reinforced by the experience of economic sanctions, which, despite humanitarian exemptions, have had severe impacts on the Iranian population, leading to the belief that such measures are part of a broader strategy of coercion rather than peacebuilding<ref>Shams, L., & Rahimi, H. (2018). Assessment of the Effects of Economic Sanctions on Iranians' Right to Health. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(1), 1–12. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5953521/</ref>.
+===Concerns about Infiltration and Counter-Narratives===
+Recent research has highlighted Iranian efforts to engage in “shadow diplomacy” by placing experts in Western think tanks to influence policy and counter hostile narratives<ref>Khoshnood, A., & Khoshnood, A. (2023). Iran's Shadow Diplomacy: The Unveiling of the Iran Experts Initiative. Cyrus the Great Institute, CGI Perspectives. https://portal.research.lu.se/en/publications/irans-shadow-diplomacy-the-unveiling-of-the-iran-experts-initiati</ref>. This underscores the perception that the field of international peace and policy research is a contested space, with both sides seeking to advance their own strategic interests through ostensibly neutral institutions.
 ==References==
+[[Category:English Wikivahdat]]
+[[category:Think tanks]]