Abstract This study aims at examining the Islamic Republic of Iran’s “aid diplomacy” officially referred to as “support diplomacy” and focuses on the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (IKRC), a charity organization which is functioning as the main vehicle. The IKRC is highly active in many poor countries and this study focuses on the activities, strategies, and achievements of the IKRC in Afghanistan. The study among others finds that Iran is using rigorous aid diplomacy to penetrate into the downtrodden layers of Afghan society. The foundational principles of the IKRC suggest that this institution is functioning in the direction of Ayatollah Khomeini’s doctrine of “Exporting the Revolution.” In line with this, the IKRC is tasked to nurture Afghan sympathizers for the Islamic Republic of Iran to enhance this country’s soft power in Afghanistan and the relief efforts are heavily influenced by its official ideology that is based on Shia belief system.

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伊朗在阿富汗的援助外交：伊玛目霍梅尼救济委员会的作用

摘要 本研究旨在考察伊朗伊斯兰共和国官方称为“支持外交”的“援助外交”，重点关注伊玛目霍梅尼救济委员会（IKRC），这是一个作为主要载体的慈善组织。IKRC 在许多贫穷国家非常活跃，本研究侧重于 IKRC 在阿富汗的活动、战略和成就。该研究发现，伊朗正在利用严格的援助外交渗透到阿富汗社会的受压迫阶层。IKRC 的基本原则表明，该机构正在按照阿亚图拉霍梅尼的“输出革命”学说的方向运作。与此相符，