The aim of this study is to analyze the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI)'s policy toward and involvement in the African continent as a case study of the IRI's global policy and reach. The aspiration of the IRI's leadership for international standing and support coupled with a desire to export its revolutionary model and extend its influence beyond its borders have shaped its activity on many continents, including Africa. Africa's strategic location, past colonial experience, political position, rich resources, large Muslim population, and economic attractiveness have all contributed to shaping the IRI's activity within it. This study analyzes IRI's foreign policy in general and its implementation in Africa in particular, identifying the different historical phases of its activity in Africa, distinguishing between the various African regions, the main Iranian organizations involved therein, the means of and channels for Iranian involvement in Africa, and the reasons for IRI's gains and losses on that continent. The study shows how the Islamic regime has managed, during its 40 years of rule, through pragmatism and resilience, to gain influence and support, has endeavored to balance its losses, and has adapted to new circumstances in the African continent.

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伊朗的全球影响力：伊朗伊斯兰共和国在非洲的政策，介入和活动

这项研究的目的是分析伊朗伊斯兰共和国（IRI）对非洲大陆的政策和对非洲大陆的介入，以此作为对IRI全球政策和影响力的个案研究。IRI领导层渴望获得国际地位和支持，并渴望输出其革命性的模式并将其影响力扩展到其边界之外，这塑造了其在包括非洲在内的许多大洲的活动。非洲的战略位置，过去的殖民地经历，政治地位，丰富的资源，大量的穆斯林人口以及经济吸引力，都对塑造IRI在非洲的活动做出了贡献。这项研究从总体上分析了IRI的外交政策，尤其是在非洲的执行情况，确定了IRI在非洲开展活动的不同历史阶段，区分非洲各个地区，参与其中的主要伊朗组织，伊朗参与非洲的方式和渠道，以及IRI在该大陆上得失的原因。该研究表明，伊斯兰政权在执政的40年中如何通过实用主义和韧性来获得影响和支持，如何努力平衡其损失，并适应了非洲大陆的新情况。