Hawzah News Agency- The conference, an annual fixture since its inception under former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2005, has evolved into a platform for examining Mahdism—the Shia belief in the awaited Imam Mahdi—as a tool for resistance against global imperialism. This year's theme underscores a confrontational stance, framing Zionists as the primary ideological adversary in the battle for justice and the establishment of a divine order. According to the official call for papers, released in August, the gathering aims to dissect the "soft, hard, semi-hard, and combined strategies" employed by Zionism against Mahdist doctrines.
Key axes of discussion, as outlined in the conference prospectus, include:
- Understanding the Enemy Ideology: Analyzing Zionism's roots in Jewish mysticism, its global imperial ambitions, and its mobilization of Western culture and beliefs to undermine Iranian and Islamic identity.
- Strategies and Methods: Exploring soft power tactics like intellectual propaganda and media attacks, hardline distortions of Mahdism (e.g., in Israel), and the creation of doubt through fabricated historical narratives.
- Role of Resistance Fronts: Highlighting the contributions of groups like Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansar Allah in confronting Zionist conspiracies, with emphasis on women's roles and global justice movements.
- Future Confrontations: Forecasting scenarios for clashes between Mahdism and Zionism, including the impact of apocalyptic Zionist beliefs on West Asian policies.
Organizers emphasize the event's scientific rigor, inviting submissions on topics ranging from the Holocaust's portrayal in Zionist narratives to measurable criteria for success in anti-Zionist efforts within Mahdist discourse. Paper deadlines extend to December 21, 2025, with selected works slated for publication in peer-reviewed collections. The conference will feature panels on countering Zionist vulnerabilities in Islamic media, supporting Palestinian resistance through AI-driven strategies, and the epic role of the Al-Aqsa Storm Op. in dismantling occupation structures.
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