The challenges between Iran and the United States have various dimensions that are mainly analyzed from a political perspective, but in the view of the majority of Western thinkers and strategists, these challenges are deeper rooted. This article, using a descriptive-analytical method and emphasizing the thoughts of three influential American theorists (Kissinger, Huntington and Fukuyama), tries to answer the question: why does not the Americans` look at the challenge with the IRI seem purely political and do they believe in a deeper root for this challenge? The research findings show that according to Kissinger, Huntington and Fukuyama`s opinions, the challenges of Iran and the United States have dimensions beyond a political challenge, and the origin of this conflict ultimately return to "maintaining " the present world order and civilization or "changing" it. That is why Iran or the United States cannot interact normally with each other without changing their foundations of behavior.
Sabeti Monfared A H, Najafi M. Civilizational Challenge of IRI. and the USA with an Emphasis on Kissinger, Huntington and Fukuyama`s Opinions. Scientific Quarterly Journal of Islamic Revolution Studies 2020; 17 (60) :93-112 URL: http://enghelab.maaref.ac.ir/article-1-1580-en.html