Aleksandr Dugin’s ideology is based on philosophical, geopolitical and religious concepts. Afshin Sajedi explains the expansionist ideas.
Dugin’s ideology displays a concept of a world saving Russian/Eurasian empire that is based on collectivism and rule of an elite society over non-thinking subjects.
In a series of four interviews, Afshin Sajedi describes the connection between Alexandr Dugin’s ideology and Vladimir Putin’s state, how Dugin’s ideology refers to Martin Heidegger’s philosophy, to geopolitical supremacy based on Russian dominance, to a distorted version of Orthodox Christianity and how it is related to a distorted Shia Islam version that strives to hasten the return of the Hidden Imam by accelerating chaos, bloodshed and destruction of the world.
Dugin and Putin try to trick the world
Afshin Sajedi starts his explanation about Aleksandr Dugin with a quote: “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”—Charles Baudelaire. He connects this quote with a quote of Vladimir Putin and comes to the conclusion: „It is undeniable that Russia has provided great contributions to civilization. But Russia is certainly vaster than the limited space of thought that Vladimir Putin his ideologue Aleksandr Dugin would like to make the world believe.“ Here you can listen to the first part of the interview:
What kind of philosopher is Aleksandr Dugin?
The Fourth Political Theory is Dugin’s main ideological work. In Russia, political and military cadre will have to delve into this book before completing their education. Internationally, it has found some controversial reception, though. Afshin Sajedi explains how Dugin uses some thoughts by German philosopher Martin Heidegger to develop his theories. Especially thoughts of Heidegger, which predict some apocalyptical events, reappear in Dugin’s works.
Neo-Eurasianism and misusage of religion
The third part of the interview is dedicated to the aspects of Orthodox Christianity that Dugin uses in his ideology. Afshin Sajedi mentions the concept of Neo-Eurasianism contained in the Russian ideologues theory. Sarah Dixon Klump of Kennan Institute has some more explanations on Russian Eurasianism.
Russian influence on distorted version of Shia Islam
There is a long history of influence by Russia in Iran. Similarities in Dugin’s and the IRGC’s ideology. How Russia counts on the distorted Shia Islam version (and here) of the regime in Iran.
Bernard-Henri Lévy vs. Aleksandr Dugin at the Nexus Symposium, 2019
We like to offer you an additional discussion between Aleksandr Dugin and Bernard-Henri Lévy at the Nexus Symposium in 2019.
In a former interview with Afshin Sajedi, we focussed on some current issues that display the ideology of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Afshin Sajedi
Currently, he is the Director of Research and Analysis at the International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights(IOPHR), and an expert on Middle East affairs. He was born in Tehran 1963, Iran and received his diploma in mathematics and physics in 1981.
In 1993, he graduated in the field of Diplomatic and Political Relations from the University of International Relations in Tehran and few years later, received his Master’s Degree in European Politics and Policies from the University of Leuven in Belgium.
Since 2014 he has worked with IOPHR as a Political and Middle East Policy Adviser, as well as the Director of Research and Analysis.
Till now, he has published two books, one in Persian and one in English. He has also published some articles in Persian and English.
Recently, his second book, titled „The Islamic Republic of Iran: A State Structure of Islamic Imperialism“ has been published by IOPHR, marking his first venture into English language.
The book aims to provide insight into the question of why the ruling Islamic Republic of Iran has been in conflict with both the international community and its own people since its establishment. The analysis is based on statistical evidence, and the answer to this question is complex and multifaceted.
The book examines the structural nature of governance in the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting the duality in the government’s structure. The upper level is the religious core that controls all power in Iran, consisting of unelected bodies like the Supreme Leader and affiliated organizations.
The lower level is seen as a representation of the national government and is completely under the indirect control of the Supreme Leader. The book discusses 48 institutions related to the religious core or the caliphate structure of Iran’s ruling regime. Only the Guardian Council has full control over all three „electoral institutions“ in the lower structure, which is referred to as the „mask“ or „External Face.“
The book also delves into the „Islamic imperialism“ strategy implemented by the Iranian regime’s caliphate structure, which consists of three stages: „Iranianism,“ „Shi’ism,“ and „Islamism“.
The regime’s goal is to use the capabilities and capacities of democracy to destroy democratic values and infiltrate Muslim populations in other countries. The book concludes with a final discussion and proposes a safe shared solution.
The book is now accessible on Amazon.
@Helmut N. Gabel, mehriran.de
