Imam Khomeini's Opinion on International Relations Discourse

The present research aims at investigating different aspects of Imam Khomeini's opinion on international relations and distinguishes the unique discourse of the late Imam Khomeini (P.B.U.H.) from ruling discourses in international relations knowledge. The present article used discourse analyzes method as one of the qualitative methods and has analyzed the international relation theories in Islam and particularly in Imam Khomeini's political thoughts. The author of the paper criticizes the secularism and materialism among existing theories of international relations knowledge. The article also emphasizes on spirituality and ethic in practicality of Islamic international relations. The author of the research concludes the capacity of Islamic opinions in suggesting an alternative discourse based on Islamic spirituality and ethics. Islam clear religion delivers its discourse structure due to the theistic onology and distinguishes the unique discourse of Islam from discourses of international relations in present era. The victorious of Islamic revolution with the leadership of Imam Khomeini in Iran developed the mentioned Islamic view on international relations.