Iran: Asymmetric Strategy and Mass Diplomacy

Iran: Asymmetric Strategy and Mass Diplomacy

This paper presents an analysis of Iran’s information and mass diplomacy efforts in terms of its use of traditional written and audio-visual media, as well as through internet-based ones. Iran’s information efforts are both at the centre of its national strategy in dealing with its adversaries and i...

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Main Authors: Pierre Pahlavi, Eric Ouellet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Henley-Putnam University 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Strategic Security
Online Access:https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jss/vol13/iss2/6
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spelling doaj-cc9483ab30ab45abb43bea00034779c32020-11-25T03:10:07ZengHenley-Putnam UniversityJournal of Strategic Security1944-04641944-04722020-07-0113294106https://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.13.2.1796Iran: Asymmetric Strategy and Mass DiplomacyPierre Pahlavi0Eric Ouellet1Royal Military College of CanadaRoyal Military College of CanadaThis paper presents an analysis of Iran’s information and mass diplomacy efforts in terms of its use of traditional written and audio-visual media, as well as through internet-based ones. Iran’s information efforts are both at the centre of its national strategy in dealing with its adversaries and its domestic policies to maintain and protect the regime. Furthermore, it is also well-aligned with the overall Iranian doctrine to take 360 degree approach to security, while avoiding direct military confrontation. A better understanding of Iran’s approach and inherent logic behind its information warfare can help anticipating the country’s next move.https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jss/vol13/iss2/6
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description This paper presents an analysis of Iran’s information and mass diplomacy efforts in terms of its use of traditional written and audio-visual media, as well as through internet-based ones. Iran’s information efforts are both at the centre of its national strategy in dealing with its adversaries and its domestic policies to maintain and protect the regime. Furthermore, it is also well-aligned with the overall Iranian doctrine to take 360 degree approach to security, while avoiding direct military confrontation. A better understanding of Iran’s approach and inherent logic behind its information warfare can help anticipating the country’s next move.
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