Defensive Future Studies

Defensive Future Studies

The Defense Strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran Affected by the Geopolitical Competitions of India and China in Southwest Asia

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Fazlollah Nozari 1
Mohammad AHADI 2
MAJID Zeineddini 2
Gholamreza Nasirpour 3
1 Associate Professor, Strategic Defense Sciences, Imam Hossein University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant Prof. Higher National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor of Strategic Defensive Silences, IRI Military Command and Staff University. Tehran. Iran
10.22034/dfsr.2024.2028127.1790
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this research is to develop defense strategies for the country – Iran- in the face of increasing geopolitical competition between India and China in Southwest Asia in the coming years.
Method:  In this applied-developmental research, a descriptive-analytical method is used with a mixed approach. The data of this research was collected by both field and library methods.  This research is based on the combined model of SWOT strategic analysis and QSPM strategic planning model.
Findings: The obtained results indicate that the orientation of the defense strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran which is affected by the geopolitical competition of India and China in South West Asia is in the competitive area. But the environment does not allow proper use of Iran's strengths.
Conclusion: In this research, six main strategies include creating and developing comprehensive strategic relations with India and China, expanding the competitive economic environment, technology and investment of India and China in Iran, strengthening independent defense capability, developing comprehensive defense diplomacy, strengthening unity and the regional alliance, the establishment of stable security in the region of Southwest Asia was achieved.
Keywords
Defense Strategy
Geopolitical Competition
South West Asia and Access Geography

Subjects

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