Strategic Studies Quarterly

Abstract The current paper aims at illustrating the relationship between culture and security within the system of Islamic Republic of Iran. In this way, the main issue to discuss is that how culture can shape security in a political system? To answer this question, the author states that culture is not an actor and its role in shaping security is done through discourses and generations. Based on the theoretical framework of this paper, security of a political system is a result of compatibility of cultural discourses governing the state, current generation and old generations and if these three are not compatible to each other instability and disorder can emerge consequently. For the author, this conceptual framework can easily explain the issue of security in the Islamic Republic of Iran and so he offers some proposals about policy making in the field of national security of the country.

Abstract This article measures and analyses the relation between religious democracy and national security. Author explains these concepts from practical point of view. He describes and explains national security in religious democracy from Copenhagen approach, using qualitative content analysis method in analyzing the vision document of Islamic Republic of Iran. He concludes that the concept of national security in religious democracy is compatible with broad concept of national security in Copenhagen school. He claims that regardless of some strong points in societal, social and human security, there are tangible deficits in environmental, economic and social vulnerabilities which have negative security impacts. To restore the shortcomings in security aspect, author suggests national security annex for every policy, analysis of missions from security aspects, to socialize security which means to base security in society and at last to empower security research institutions.

Abstract The main question of this article is that “how religious democracies could move toward peaceful foreign policy?” Author in response, argues that in this kind of democracy peace seeking is feasible through tow processes. The first process is through religious teachings that confirms and emphasizes on peace or refusal of war. The second process is through democratic institutions that restrict war to emergency situations. Author case studies these claims in Islamic Republic of Iran.    

Abstract Abstract: what are the most influential and constructive factors in shaping strategic culture of I.R.I? What are the criteria of strategic culture under the influence of these factors?  It seems that the most influential factors on strategic culture are Shiite Islam, economic factors, historical memory, geopolitical situation, 8years of war experience, and perception of international realities. Meanwhile, xenophobia, resistance and stability, strategic distrust, strategic uncertainty, pragmatism, self reliance, and deterrence are among criteria of I.R.I strategic culture. This article tries to analyze and identify affirmative and constructive contexts and principles of Iran strategic culture. Certainly, analysis of strategic culture will be helpful in understanding military doctrine and defense style of I.R.I.

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There are four prominent actors in new power balance inIraq: US and UN forces, internal Ethnic and religious groups,Iraq's neighbors and global terroristic institutions. Each of them tries to make the futureIraqin its own favorite way.This essay tries to evaluate the present and future situations inIraqby explaining goals, facilities, interests and strategies of the mentioned actors. In addition,Iran's favorite scenario about futureIraqis discussed among other probable options.

Abstract Human security is the last paradigm of security studies in the 21^st century and constitutes the new agenda for security studies. The current paper illustrates the place of human security, as a popular approach and based on long term satisfaction of the people, within the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran. To this end, the theoretical aspect of the issue is considered first and then under the light of this understanding, the relevant provisions of the constitution is considered. The author of this paper argues that the very idea of human security lies within the context of the constitution which sets the limits of national security and its boundaries and limits; it does not overlap or replace the national security.

Abstract The new wave of terrorist actions, so called the modern terrorism, at the best one was appeared in September 11 2001. In respond to September 11 attack and confronting with it, U.S. was transformed the operational environment to the Middle East region that overlapping with the Islamic Republic of Iran's national security environment. So it is necessity to explore the modern terrorism and determining its threat on the IRI's national interests. What is distinguishing the modern terrorism that the components such as identity – based, the globosity, inciting and one dimensioned and its distinct manner is the assassin operations. If this new wave is threaten the IRI's national interests, it could be effectively affect on the national characteristics in the domestic dimensions and ideological approach of IRI in the regional environment.Here author is suggesting some recommendations for preventing and confronting with these threats such as covert action with induced current, embraced controlling and managing of mass media, substitute process management on crisis management, preventing the nuclear terrorism and choosing the open combat in the necessary.