Islamic Politics Research

Islamic Politics Research

Components of Political Sources of Soft Power in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1404 Perspective Document

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor of Political Science, Mazandaran University
2 MA in Political Thought in Islam, Imam Khomeini (R.A) and Islamic Revolution Research Institute
Abstract
Though having a long history in practice, soft power, in the last two decades, has been raised in academic environments, perhaps this is why in Iran explaining the components of soft power and applying them to reach the best political and economic position of the region has faced ambiguities, (Problem) an issue which has not been paid serious attention regarding the outcomes of soft power in Iran, therefore, the question is: What are the components of political sources of soft power of Iranian society in the 20-year perspective document? (Question) It seems that the components of political sources of softy power are based on internal aspects more than external dimensions. (Hypothesis) As a result, the present paper tries to explain the elements of political sources of soft power of Iran in the perspective document. (Objective) The article uses analytical-descriptive method and proper library data collection to analyze the data of the perspective document and answer the research question. (Methodology) Investigations show that the political components of soft power include strategic culture of resistance, enjoying security, national adaptability, social capital and the like. (Finding)
Keywords

Nye, Joseph (2004). Soft power and leadership, John F. Kennedy School of government, Harvard University.
Henrikson, Alan (2006). What Can Public Diplomacy Achier? Netherlands Institute Of International Relations, Clingendael.
Volume 4, Issue 9 - Serial Number 9
September 2016
Pages 75-94

  • Receive Date 02 April 2016
  • Revise Date 01 May 2016
  • Accept Date 17 June 2016