An analysis of Iran's position in the Middle East with an emphasis on smart power

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Ali Mohamadian ¹ , هانی عابدی ²

1 - Department of International Relations, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Islamic Azad University, Chalus, Iran
2 - گروه روابط بین الملل، واحد چالوس، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، چالوس، ایران

Received: 2017-09-03 Accepted : 2017-09-03 Published : 2017-09-23

Keywords: Iran, Soft power, hard power, Middle East, Smart Power,

Abstract :

From a realistic perspective, how to earn, retain, and increase power is always the most important goal of countries in the international arena. Regardless of other domestic considerations, the Islamic Republic of Iran is no exception to this general rule. Power, besides being a goal, can be considered as an instrument of the foreign policy device of our country. In this study, with emphasis on Intelligent Power Theory, Susan Nassl, is concerned with how smart power plays a role in increasing Iran's position in the Middle East? And how can it be used to promote the status of Iran in the region.According to the hypothesis of the article, according to the content of the 20-year vision document and the major targets for Iran in the year 1404, the application of intelligent power as a way of converting goals to desired results can be in the twentieth-century international conditions. And the first one that exercising power "with others" has replaced the exercise of power "against others", is also effective and effective in increasing the dignity of Iran. The present research, while analyzing the theoretical foundations of intelligent power and its dimensions, uses a descriptive-analytical method to explain Iran's position in the Middle East.