Recognition of the principle of "neither East nor West" with emphasis on the view of Imam Khomeini

The lack of a comprehensive definition of the neither Eastern nor Western principle and the lack of consensus on its meaning among political groups have led to different interpretations of it. Some even believe that the expiration date of this principle has expired. Therefore, recognizing this principle from the language of thinkers, especially Imam Khomeini, is of special importance; The present study intends to recognize the concept of neither Eastern nor Western, to explain it causally as the basic principle of the life of the Islamic Revolution in order to have a correct understanding of this principle and the present of the Islamic Republic. Therefore, in the main question, we can say that if we want to have a correct understanding of the principle of "neither East nor West" and the Islamic Republic in a fair analysis, what issues should we consider? The article hypothesis states: "Neither Eastern nor Western principle is the grand foreign policy strategy of the Islamic Republic, which has presented many obstacles, problems and opportunities to the Muslim nation of Iran." This hypothesis has been tested in the present study during the review of documents using the documentary-analytical method. The findings of the research based on the documents and the constitution have translated the principle of neither East nor West as follows: non-reliance on West and East, fair behavior based on relations between East and West, lack of orientation towards East and West, determination Self-destiny and maintaining independence.