Explaining the key socio-cultural factors influencing Iran's defense power in the time horizon of 1410

One of the most important of the national security of countries in order to protect their national interests is defense-military field and the country's defense power key factors to prevent deterrence of enemy threats. Meanwhile, the defense policies of countries, especially Iran, are strongly influenced by socio-cultural factors, and these factors have a significant role on the country's defense power. In this regard, this article raises the question “which of the socio-cultural factors affecting Iran's defense power are the key and most influential factors? The research has been done by basing the theory of strategic culture as a theoretical framework.

The research is a combination of descriptive-analytical and survey (using the opinion of experts and a questionnaire) in terms of method and applied-developmental in terms of purpose.

Fifteen significant factors and four factors as key socio-cultural factors affecting Iran's defense power were identified.

Dominant national ideology, religious beliefs, patriotism and resistance, popular government and unity between the nation and the military were identified as key factors affecting defense power.