Looking at the developments in the contemporary world order, it can be said that the world is returning to the logic of great power competition and quasi-imperial models rather than moving towards governance based on common rules. In such a context, the fundamental question of the present article is what are the similarities and differences between transnational governance and Imam Ali's (AS) view of international relations, and can these two approaches be analyzed and reinterpreted together? The aim of the research is to examine the moral and normative capacities of Imam Ali's (AS) thought to complement or criticize the transnational governance model in the face of global crises. The research hypothesis is that both approaches seek to reduce conflict and strengthen cooperation between societies, but they differ in the foundations of legitimacy, existential philosophy, and practical methods; transnational governance relies on modern and secular institutions and agreements, while Alavi's thought is based on justice, human dignity, and political ethics. The research method is based on descriptive-analytical and comparative analysis, which compares and conceptually explains the two approaches by utilizing library resources, theoretical texts on international relations, and the works and teachings of Imam Ali (AS). The research findings indicate that there is a significant overlap between the key components of transnational governance and the principles of international relations in the thought of Imam Ali (AS), such as keeping promises, conditional pacifism, moral dialogue, and global responsibility.