Review Factors affecting the sustainable security of border areasCase study: Sardasht border city

Security is important in border areas, especially in border areas. At present, issues related to the sustainable security of border areas are very important because they threaten national security in the event of any border disputes and insecurity in these areas. What can affect the security of border areas is identifying the factors that affect it and trying to overcome the challenges and strengthen opportunities. In recent years, the Sardasht border region has witnessed an increase in smuggling of goods and anti-militant groups, which has led to insecurity in the region. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the promotion of sustainable security in the border city of Sardasht. The research method is descriptive-analytical based on survey. The statistical population of the study is experts and experts related to the subject of security, which is the sample size of 35 people using the snowball method. The analysis method is based on SWOT strategic model. The results show that the security situation in the border region of Sardasht is in an aggressive state of SO. Among the components of the strengths of "the existence of border markets", "accurate and strong supervision of the police and border guards at the city limits" as the factors affecting the promotion of security in the border city of Sardasht have the greatest impact. Also, "the spread of smuggling and its negative feedback on security", "unequal development and at the same time border security infrastructure" are some of the weaknesses of this region. Among the opportunities were "media performance and increased security", "the existence of a common language and religion of residents on both sides of the border", and among the threats, "the gap between people and officials", "the spread of smuggling" had the greatest impact. They promote sustainable security