Explaining the key socio-cultural factors influencing Iran's defense power in the time horizon of 1410

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. in Political Geography, University of Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Political Geography, University of Tehran, Iran

3 Professor of Political Geography, University of Tehran, Iran,

4 Assistant Professor of Political Geography, University of Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Objective: One of the most important of the national security of countries in order to protect their national interests is defense-military field and the country's defense power key factors to prevent deterrence of enemy threats. Meanwhile, the defense policies of countries, especially Iran, are strongly influenced by socio-cultural factors, and these factors have a significant role on the country's defense power. In this regard, this article raises the question “which of the socio-cultural factors affecting Iran's defense power are the key and most influential factors? The research has been done by basing the theory of strategic culture as a theoretical framework.
Method: The research is a combination of descriptive-analytical and survey (using the opinion of experts and a questionnaire) in terms of method and applied-developmental in terms of purpose.
Findings: Fifteen significant factors and four factors as key socio-cultural factors affecting Iran's defense power were identified.
Conclusion: Dominant national ideology, religious beliefs, patriotism and resistance, popular government and unity between the nation and the military were identified as key factors affecting defense power.
 

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Journal of Iran Futures Studies
Volume 6, Issue 1 - Serial Number 10
September 2021
Pages 103-126

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