Developing a Strategy to Improve the Economy of Border Cities Using the SWOT Model (A Case Study of Qasr Shirin)

Border security is of particular importance in all countries. This has a more colorful role in Kermanshah province with a long border with Iraq. Meanwhile, Qasr Shirin with more than 180 kilometers of border with Iraq and two active borders; the market border of Parviz Khan and Khosravi official border and connection with the two regions of Kurdistan in Iraq and the central government is of special importance. Border exchange is one of the main factors in the growth, development, and economic life of border cities, which can play a major role in the development of the region. In this research, the SWOT model has been used to create a matrix and analysis, and to score the variables used from the perspective of experts. The obtained results showed that weaknesses outweigh strengths and threats outweigh opportunities and strategies should be tailored accordingly.