Given the growing complexity of international relations, meticulous analysis of geostrategic developments in Europe and North America has become imperative. The study of state interactions—as principal actors in the international arena—holds particular significance.
The Iranian Institute for European and American Studies (Iran-Eurica), an independent research center, seeks to address this analytical necessity by drawing upon the expertise of prominent IR scholars and foreign policy specialists. In its initial phase, the Institute has focused its activities on four key Western state actors—the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—due to their central role in shaping both international and regional dynamics.
Establishing sustained engagement with distinguished analysts, fostering cooperation with influential research centers and think tanks, and maintaining dialogue with both national and international policymaking institutions constitute core components of Iran-Eurica’s strategic objectives. The ultimate aim is to contribute meaningfully to Iran’s foreign policy behavior, enhance its international standing, and serve its national interests through rigorous, policy-relevant research on transatlantic affairs.
Principal Objectives
Iran-Eurica’s principal objectives include:
- Conducting rigorous academic research on Europe and North America;
- Examining the foreign and regional policies of European and North American state actors and their implications for Iran;
- Analyzing European and U.S. foreign policy approaches toward Iran;
- Assessing the nature and evolution of Iran’s bilateral relations with the United States and European countries;
- Investigating the geostrategic dynamics of transatlantic relations;
- Organizing specialized workshops and academic panels on the foreign policies of the U.S., the U.K., France, and Germany;
- Contributing to Iran’s foreign policy formulation by offering evidence-based policy recommendations;
- Identifying strategic opportunities for collaboration with national and international research institutions and fostering expert-level dialogue with European and American scholars.
Vision and Strategic Orientation
Aligned with its objectives, Iran-Eurica is committed to nurturing a research-driven environment by engaging outstanding scholars and postgraduate students, establishing effective mechanisms for scholarly contribution, and enhancing institutional productivity through a systematic proposal process.
In the long term, Iran-Eurica envisions evolving beyond its current analytical functions to become a central hub for intellectual production, policy innovation, strategic foresight, and critical engagement with global developments—particularly in relation to Europe and North America.
At the international level, Iran-Eurica aims to leverage the intellectual capital of European and American research institutions to engage with and influence both scholarly and policy-oriented discourse abroad. Through such efforts, it seeks to effectively articulate and disseminate Iranian perspectives on international developments.
As an academic society, the Iran–Eurica Institute aspires to advance scholarly research across a wide array of issues concerning Europe and North America, thereby reinforcing its position as a key contributor to the national research landscape.
Current Initiatives, Expert Dialogues, and Digital Outreach
In pursuit of a comprehensive understanding of political, security, economic, and cultural developments in Europe and North America, the Institute regularly convenes specialized sessions that systematically monitor domestic transformations and the foreign policy conduct of these state actors
These initiatives—executed by dedicated research departments—include a range of academic and policy-oriented roundtables, expert panels, and analytical briefings. The outputs take the form of detailed reports, strategic analyses, and foreign policy bulletins focused on transatlantic affairs. These sessions feature participation by senior university faculty members, scholars, and high-ranking diplomats.
Iran-Eurica’s research staff is composed of graduates in relevant academic fields who possess fluency in the official languages of the target countries. This team is responsible for producing research outputs, conducting real-time monitoring of foreign policy developments, and analyzing bilateral and multilateral political, economic, and security dynamics.
Iran-Eurica’s official website serves as a platform for engaging a specialized domestic and international audience—including government experts, university faculty, graduate students in international relations, political science, and area studies, as well as analysts affiliated with European and American think tanks. Through this platform, the Institute disseminates in-depth analysis and policy-relevant commentary on European and North American affairs.