.The Capacities of International Police of NAJA in Utilizing law enforcement (police) diplomacy and its Implications for Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Policy

Islamic Revolution in Iran has had significant implications for Iran’s diplomatic relations with other countries, especially Middle Eastern countries. These practical and theoretical reflections have directly and indirectly influenced Islamic Republic of Iran’s law enforcement diplomacy. Moreover, coordination between international police of NAJA as the responsible authority for law enforcement diplomacy and the ministry of foreign affairs as the responsible authority for classic diplomacy seems necessary. This article tries to address this main question that what is the optimal model for utilizing law enforcement diplomacy for Iran? Therefore, redefining Iran’s law enforcement diplomacy doctrine based on the goals and causes of Islamic Revolution in Iran and discussing its implications are the main purposes of this article.

the purpose of this research is practical and its methodology is descriptive-analytical. Data gathering method of this research is a combination of library-based and documentary studies.

law enforcement diplomacy is a channel through which law enforcement capacities of other countries is being utilized. In law enforcement diplomacy, building trust is not only a desired goal but also is an ultimate goal which is cooperation between states. International police of NAJA is a connecting bridge between Islamic Republic of Iran’s military, law enforcement, and security agencies and Interpol. In fact, International Police of NAJA as the responsible authority for law enforcement diplomacy tries to coordinate and implement the decisions in international arena.