Geopolitical Foundations of Progress in the Strategic Plans of the Islamic Republic of Iran (An Analytical-Critical Discussion of the Strategic Outlook of 1404)

The present study aims to investigate the ratio of geopolitics and progress in 1404 perspective document. Thus, the geopolitical components and considerations, foundations and geopolitical considerations of Iran's strategic environment and its impact on the development of the country have been studied in terms of the Outlook 1404 document. The results of the research, using an analytical-critical approach and the use of relevant documents, showed that for reasons such as disregard for geopolitical variables, incompatibility between national goals and geopolitical realities, single-factor and mostly inner approach toward progress and an unrealistic understanding of geographical capacities and realities, Outlook 1404 lacks geopolitical considerations. Given the fundamental weaknesses (disregarding the geographical and geopolitical considerations) and structural (lack of administrative and executive mechanisms), the expected goals of the prospective document in the 1404 time horizon will not be achieved. Therefore the prospective document will require fundamental revision with a new timeframe.