Document Type : Original Article
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PhD Candidate in public administration, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba’i University ,Tehran, Iran
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Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba’i University ,Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabatabai University Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabatabai
Abstract
Smart power refers to the combined use of hard power and soft power strategies. In the construction of intelligent power, military, economic, cultural and ideological capabilities must be coordinated in one direction so that the outcome ensures the continuation of a country's superiority. The purpose of this research is to determine the components of Iran's smart power and compare it with the four major powers of the world. These four great powers include the United States of America, China, Russia and the European Union. The economy of these powers constitutes more than half of the world's gross domestic product. The strategy of this research is qualitative, and in the first part of the research, to determine Iran's intelligent power, using the theme analysis method, by referring to thirteen high-level documents of the system, seven knowledge-based defense components, natural resources and environment, economic development, diplomacy, administrative governance, The national culture of knowledge-based development and development was identified. For the validity and reliability of the findings, the researcher and Holsti review method was used. In the second part of the research, comparing Iran's smart power with the world's four major powers, the comparative analysis method based on the George Brady model was used. The results of this comparative study indicate that the intelligent power in our country should be combined with cultural attractions, development and establishment of civil institutions, market-oriented economy, economic diplomacy while maintaining the authority of the country, regional military cooperation, attracting foreign investment for benefit.
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