Designing a model for the development of cultural diplomacy in the Islamic Republic of Iran with emphasis on the role of Persian language and literature

Cultural diplomacy plays a very important role in international relations. One of the important tools of cultural diplomacy is language and literature. However, few studies have designed a model for the development of cultural diplomacy in the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing the role of Persian language and literature.

The purpose of this study was to design a model for the development of cultural diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards Persian-speaking countries with emphasis on the role of Persian language and literature.

The research method was qualitative. The statistical population included all experts in the field of cultural diplomacy and international relations. The sampling method was purposive and a total of 16 interviews were conducted. Grounded theory was used to analyze the data.

In open coding, a total of 62 components were identified. In the axial coding stage, these components were assigned in the form of "causal conditions" (cultural-historical factors, Persian language and literature components, and political factors), "contextual factors" (infrastructural, financial, legal, motivational, and political-cultural-social factors), "intervening factors" (external and internal factors), strategies (22 strategies), and consequences (7 consequences). In the theoretical coding stage, the theoretical model of the research was designed.

If cultural diplomacy is implemented properly, consequences such as the development of cultural and political influence, the development of trade and economic relations, as well as the reduction or ineffectiveness of international sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran can be expected. Therefore, efforts in the development of cultural diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards Persian-speaking countries are recommended.