Resistance to Hegemony; The Islamic Revolution and the Fight Against Ashkenazi Zionist Globalism
The ideological confrontation between the Islamic Revolution of Iran and globalism, particularly the influence of Ashkenazi Jews and global Zionism, represents a pivotal struggle in the contemporary world order. The Islamic Revolution of 1979, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, not only transformed Iran politically and socially but also had significant global ramifications, especially in its opposition to the hegemonic forces of Zionism and Western imperialism [1]. Zionism, as a political and ideological movement, has aimed to establish a new world order dominated by Jewish elites, with the state of Israel as its centerpiece. It finds its origins in the late 19th century, during the First Zionist Congress in 1897, and has since evolved to play a central role in global geopolitics, aligning with Western powers in pursuit of economic, military, and cultural domination [2]. The movement, led largely by Ashkenazi Jews of European descent, has used its control over financial, political, and cultural institutions to influence global policies, particularly those related to the Middle East, international trade, and military conflicts [3].
Globalism, as an extension of Zionism, emerged in the post-World War II era, particularly under the leadership of the United States, which played a central role in establishing the international institutions that would drive the globalist agenda. These included the United Nations, NATO, and the International Monetary Fund, all designed to promote Western values such as liberal democracy, free-market capitalism, and secularism. In this new global framework, Zionism became a powerful force, aligning with these institutions to promote a world order that largely served the interests of the United States and its allies [4]. The ideological foundations of Zionism and globalism are rooted in the rejection of divine sovereignty, the promotion of secularism, and the subjugation of non-Western cultures to Western values [5].
In contrast to this hegemonic vision, the Islamic Revolution put forward an alternative worldview emphasizing divine sovereignty, national independence, social justice, and resistance to imperialism [6]. Iran’s opposition to Zionism was not just political but also ideological, rejecting the secular, materialistic worldview promoted by West and Zionist forces. The Islamic Revolution viewed Zionism not as a mere political movement but as a manifestation of global domination, using its control over key international institutions to enforce policies that oppressed the Palestinian people and other nations resisting Western influence [7]. The Islamic Revolution of Iran’s foreign policy was grounded in the principles of Islamic justice and independence, opposing both the political domination of Zionism and the cultural imperialism of Western globalism. The Iranian leadership explicitly declared its opposition to the Western-inspired “New World Order,” which it saw as a tool for advancing the agenda of global Zionism and furthering the oppression of non-Western societies [8].
The role of Ashkenazi Jews in shaping Zionist ideology and its connection to globalism cannot be overlooked. Historically, Ashkenazi Jews, particularly those from Eastern and Central Europe, played a key role in the development and spread of Zionist ideas, as they sought to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine. By the time the state of Israel was established in 1948, Ashkenazi Jews, who had emigrated from Europe, dominated the political, economic, and cultural spheres of the Israeli society. Their influence in Israel remains significant, as they continue to shape the nation’s political and economic policies, in line with the broader global Zionist agenda. The close ties between the Ashkenazi elites and Western powers, particularly the United States, have allowed them to extend their influence beyond Israel, helping to establish and maintain a global order that serves their interests [9,10].
Global Zionism and the Implementation of Hegemonic Policies
Understanding the general trajectory, perspectives, and instruments employed by the main powers that govern the world is a prerequisite for accurately assessing and positioning ourselves concerning the events occurring around us [11]. These components outline the overarching vision and reveal the ultimate objective concealed behind various choices, including the ostensibly altruistic acts these movements seek to accomplish [12]. Although Zionist thought and global Zionism officially declared their existence in the late 19th century, specifically in 1897, presenting themselves as a political movement advocating for the return of Jews to Palestine and the creation of the state of Israel it is a continuation of a thought process initiated by Jews centuries earlier [5, 6]. This thought process harbors a dream of global domination [13].
It has continually maneuverer the world’s conditions to advance its goals and has hidden behind different movements, changing the direction of societies through ideology and gaining control over public opinion [14].
The ultimate aim is to openly establish its rule over the world at the right moment. Zionism’s activities, or more accurately the “Devil’s Program,” took a more serious form around the 19th and 20th centuries, coinciding with the European Industrial Revolution and the rise of materialism or modernism [5, 6]. It began confronting divine perspectives through the promotion of humanism and secular thought [6, 15].
Global Zionism initiated the necessary steps to remove God from human life by implementing secularism, separating social and political institutions from religion, and thus making their goals seem more achievable [5, 16].
Changing the inclinations and desires of humanity and shifting its vision was no simple task, but through focusing on technology and elevating reason, experience, and sensation, as well as establishing various ideologies, they gradually found their way into the lives of 20th-century human beings [17].
Globalism in the Service of Global Zionism
In this context, global Zionism sought to accelerate its objectives by establishing global and international movements and institutions [18].
The formation of the globalism movement under the leadership of the United States and the establishment of organizations like the United Nations and NATO after World War I, and particularly after World War II, were part of this same agenda [6]. Following the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States intensified its efforts to establish security and political, and ideological dominance over the world [5]. George Bush introduced the concept of a New World Order, defining America’s mission to lead the world under the guise of spreading freedom, justice, democracy, peace, and international stability [16].
With this decision, the United States, as the leader of globalization, assumed responsibility for rebuilding the world according to liberal values. Through various tools, such as Hollywood film studios, television networks, and news agencies, and even through economic, military, and cultural interventions in other countries, it sought to change the policies and inclinations of nations in line with American values. The globalist movement did not stop there and, through the creation of international organizations such as the World Health Organization, FATF, the World Food and Drug Organization, World Banks, and international development funds, or even multinational corporations, it sought to control nations and force them to adopt Western liberal values. Although global Zionism presents these actions under the guise of promoting democracy, human rights, free trade, and increased peace among nations, in reality, their ultimate goal is global domination, which would be realized through establishing a New World Order and unifying governments and societies according to Western liberal standards.
The ideological foundations of the liberal movement, which serve as the backbone of global Zionism, can be summarized as follows:
- Rejecting divine sovereignty in the world
- Not believing in religion as a means to regulate the affairs of society
- Elevating the law and freedom of belief
- Relying on reason without considering divine revelation
- Emphasizing humanism or secular humanism
Moreover, international Judaism and the Zionist movement have taken further steps to reclaim power and establish global security governance. They have confronted governments that oppose the existing world order led by the United States or seek to change it, labelling them as rogue states. By disregarding their own aggressive and interventionist actions, they position themselves as the enforcers of international peace and security, using baseless excuses like aggression, supporting terrorist groups, or seeking weapons of mass destruction to justify attacking or taking a stance against opposing states, including those in the resistance movement. In the logic of Zionism, where the management of the world and the rise of Jews as the chosen people are a priority, the usurpation and violation of the basic rights of Palestinians, as well as their killing and displacement, are of no concern. Any terrorist or aggressive action that aligns with the Western and Zionist agenda to achieve their goals and establish their hegemony is approved [19].
Ashkenazi Jews and the Implementation of Zionist Policies
Global Zionism, which views Judaism not as a divine religion but as an ethnic or national tool for gathering Jews from around the world and advancing its predetermined agendas, did not overlook Israel as one of the main levers of this program. As a result, it made a special investment in Ashkenazi Jews, who were the ones transmitting Western culture and liberal values to Israel. Ashkenazi Jews were of European descent, mainly German, and by the late 19th century, they were primarily settled in Poland, Russia, and Eastern Europe. This group constituted about 90% of the world’s Jewish population at the end of the 19th century and was among the first waves of Jewish immigration to Palestine. Today, the majority of Ashkenazi Jews are Americans and Europeans, forming the core of Israeli Jews and are culturally distinct from Sephardic or traditional Jews [6].
The unfavorable conditions of Jews in Eastern and Central Europe, alongside the formation of the Zionist movement, created favorable circumstances for mass Jewish immigration to other countries, especially Palestine. In this context, Zionist Judaism particularly focused on Ashkenazi Jews, who were more inclined toward Zionism and socialism. By the time Israel was established, around 80% of the Jews in Palestine were Ashkenazi [20]. They virtually controlled all major centers of power, such as top judicial positions, military and security forces, political party leadership, and high-level administrative and economic institutions. Although Sephardic Jews eventually entered these positions, the Ashkenazi influence remains dominant, and Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews still face a significant opportunity and resource gap. Global Zionism aimed to dominate Israeli culture with the Western, secular, and Zionist Ashkenazi culture, which would align with the global Zionist agenda. From the very beginning of the formation of the Zionist state of Israel, international Judaism and European Zionists worked to make Zionism the culture of all Jews and to build an Israeli identity based on this culture—one that could advance the goals of global Zionism and implement its hegemonic and shameless policies.
Judaism and the Zionist Movement
Judaism, more than a religion for Zionists and global Jews, functions as a set of symbols, shared cultures, and national behaviors aimed at creating a self-made doctrine that removes God and divine religion from human life, thus paving the way for global rule of Satan. This domination undermines the ultimate purpose of human creation and ultimately leads to humanity’s downfall. Consequently, Zionist Judaism simultaneously plans for various aspects of human life, changing the course of human existence according to its ideology and values by establishing schools of thought, institutions, and seemingly legitimate global activities. In this process, it strongly opposes nations and governments that seek to live under divine governance and follow religious teachings. In truth, Satan uses global Zionism to inject economic, health, military, and secular policies into societies and, through coordinated efforts, pressures its opponents, denying them the opportunity to rise and leading the battle between truth and falsehood [21].
The Connection Between the Islamic Revolution and the Process of Globalization and the Fight Against Global Jewish Domination
The Islamic Revolution of Iran, which was victorious in 1979 under the leadership of Imam Ayatollah Seyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, not only created a political and social transformation in Iran but has also had widely felt effects and consequences on the international level. One of the prominent aspects of the Islamic Revolution in Iran was its clear and decisive opposition to global hegemonic movements, especially economic and political ties with Western and Zionist colonial powers [22, 23].
The Ideology of the Islamic Revolution in Confronting Globalism and Zionism
The Islamic Revolution, especially in the field of ideology and thought, was in direct conflict with globalism and the hegemonic efforts of global Jewry. The Islamic Revolution put forward a different plan for a world order based on religious and divine principles, especially the teachings of pure Islam of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him and his family). The Islamic Revolution not only opposed global Jewish hegemony, but also emphasized social justice, economic, religious, and cultural independence, and prevented the promotion of Westernization and adherence to Western values, which are part of globalism. In this regard, the Islamic Revolution seriously placed confrontation with economic and cultural globalization on its agenda and used principles such as “neither East nor West” to determine its foreign and domestic policies [24].
The Concept of the “New World Order” from the Perspective of the Islamic Revolution
The Islamic Revolution of Iran specifically opposed the concept of the “New World Order” that was officially proposed after the end of the Cold War and during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. The New World Order, which was pursued under the leadership of the United States and with the support of various international institutions, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, was seen as a tool for greater American and Western domination over other countries, especially Islamic and non-Western countries. In response to this new order, the Islamic Revolution of Iran introduced a different model of the “New Islamic Order.” This order was based on the principles of pure Muhammadan Islam (PBUH), social justice, national independence, and opposition to global domination. Relying on these principles, Iran attempted to steer the global order toward Islamic and human ideals [25, 26].
Conclusion
Finally, the thinking of global Zionism, which continuously seeks world domination, proceeds in the form of globalism and globalization. However, the Islamic Revolution of Iran as an anti-hegemonic movement, in confronting this trend, has been able to establish a new order based on Islamic and human principles that poses a serious challenge to globalism and global Jewish domination. The Islamic Revolution of Iran was recognized not only as a domestic transformation in Iran, but also as a global anti-hegemonic movement at the international level. By opposing globalism and global Jewish domination, this Revolution not only fought the Zionist regime but also tried to confront the Western hegemonic world order by presenting a model for political and economic independence. In this regard, the Islamic Revolution of Iran has continuously taken steps toward the globalization of anti-arrogance resistance and has tried to form a front against global hegemony by uniting oppressed nations.
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