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Dr. Asghar Eftekhari
Information
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Educational records
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Activities
Academic & scientific positions
Research interests
Education
Course taught
Workshops contributed
Workshops participated
Research
Research projects
Theses advised
Publications
Published books
Published articles
Presented articles
Memberships
conference reviewer
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Executive Activities
Scientific Report
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Dr. Asghar Eftekhari
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Eftekhari (born auguest 26, 1968) is an Iranian political scientiest- political sociology. His research field ls "Security Studies" with emphasis on Islamic approach. He is one of the main founders of "New Iranian Security Studied" (NISS) & publieshed several textes in thise field. Eftekhari has proposed & developed the concepte of "Positive - Negative Security" in his 2001 book "Global Security".Recently (since 2003) he has put critical studies in the security studies & the production of a native- islamic theory in this feild on his scientefic agenda. Accordingly he ecxplained the distinction between Islamic idea of security & Secular idea of security in his 2013 book " Societal Security: Islamic Approach". In 2018 "International Farabi Festival" elected Eftekhari as promlnent theorist in I.R.Iran for his theory "Islamic Theory of Societal Security" (ITSS). He is now professor of Political Sociology in "Islamic studies & Political science Faculty" (ISPSF) at Imam Sadig University (I.R.Iran). He also is Editor-in-Chief of "Political Knowledge" (bi-Quarterly Scievtefic Journal).
Educational records
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Course
University
City
Country
Graduation Date
Total mean
1
diploma certificate
Shareiati School
Neyshabour
I.R.Iran
1987
2
Master's degree
Imam Sadig University
Tehran
I.R.Iran
1994
3
Ph.D
Imam Sadig University
Tehran
I.R.Iran
2003
Languages
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Language
Translation Skill
Dialogue Skill
1
English
Good
Good
1
Arabic
Good
Good
Academic & scientific positions
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Responsibilities Titles
Name of Organization
Starting Date
Termination Date
1
Head of the Center for Strategic Studies and Training of the Ministry of Interior
I.R.Irans Ministry of Interior
2013
2017
2
Secretary of the Commission for Humanities, Islamic Education and Art
I.R.Irans Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
2012
2013
3
Vice Chancellor for Research, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Political Science
Imam Sadig University
2007
2011
4
Vice Chancellor for Research, Institute for Strategic Studies
Research Institute for Strategic Studies
2003
2006
5
Vice Chancellor for Research, Imam Sadig University
Imam Sadig University
2006
2013
6
Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Political Science
Imam Sadig University
2017
7
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Research Institute for Cultural and Social Studies
Research Institute for Strategic Studies
2006
2011
8
Member of the Board of Trustees of Amin University
Amin University
2021
9
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Research Institute for Strategic Studies
Research Institute for Strategic Studies
2014
2018
10
Scientific Secretary of the First Farabi International Festival
I.R.Irans Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
2007
2007
11
Director of Department of Policies Sciences and Governance
Imam Sadig University
2021
12
Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Journal of Political Knowledge
Imam Sadig University
2017
13
Head of Research Center
Imam Sadegh University
2004
2006
Research interests
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Title
Start date
1
Security Studies
1995
2
Polotical Sociology- Iran & Islam
2004
3
Islamic political Thoght
2003
Course taught
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Lesson Title
Place & Date of Lecture
1
Political Sociology
Imam Sadig University-I.R.Iran
2
Political Sociology of Iran
Allame Tabatabaei University-I.R.Iran
3
Sociology
Tehran University-I.R.Iran
4
Theories of International Security
Faculty of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs -I.R.Iran
5
Security theories
Supreme National Defense University-I.R.Iran
6
Threats theories
Supreme National Defense University-I.R.Iran
7
Methodology in Political Science
Imam Sadig University-I.R.Iran
8
Methods and Theory in Political Science
Imam Sadig University-I.R.Iran
9
New theories in political sociology
Imam Sadig University-I.R.Iran
10
Public & Homeland security theories
Amin Police Academy-I.R.Iran
11
Political Science
Imam Hossein University-I.R.Iran
12
Politics and government in Islam
Al-Mustafa International University-I.R.Iran
13
Politics in Islam
Shahid Beheshti University-I.R.Iran
Workshops contributed
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Workshops & Courses Titles
Functional Organization
Place
Date
1
Passive defense
Ministry of Interior
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2015
2
Writing a research article
Imam Sadig University
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2013
3
Soft war cultural patterns
Research Center For Culture, Art And Communication
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2001
4
Recognize and manage internal security
Imam Sadig University
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2019
5
Analyze and manage security issues
Imam Hossein University
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2008
6
Compilation of strategic report
Research Institute for Strategic Studies
Tehran- I.R..Iran
2013
Workshops participated
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Workshops & Courses Titles
Functional Organization
Place
Date
1
Empowerment to participate in the global scientific network
Imam Sadig University- I.R.Iran
Imam Sadig UniversityI.R.Iran
2010
2
Improving the quality standards of scientific journals
Ministry of Science, Research and TechnologyI.R.Iran
Imam Sadig UniversityI.R.Iran
2012
Research projects
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Project Titles
Executers
Supportive Organization
Place of Execution
Project Situation
Completion Date
1
Societal security
Asghar Eftekhari. Nasri. Mirsondosi & et.al
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies
Running
2016
2
Indicators for measuring the cultural and social situation in the I.R.Iran
Asghar Eftekhari. Ashena & et.al
Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
Imam sadig University &Research Center For Culture, Art And Communications
Running
2017
3
Strategic document of the Ministry of Interior
Asghar Eftekhari. Shahraki & et.al
Ministry of Interior
Center for Strategic Studies and Education
Running
2016
4
Strategic document of the " Islamic Studies & Political Science Faculty"
Asghar Eftekhari. Nosratpanah & et.al
Imam sadig University
Islamic studies & Political Science Faculty
Running
2021
Theses advised
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Title
Executer(Student)
Place of Execution
Completion Date (Year)
1
The model of external influencing of the Islamic Revolution based on the political thought of the Supreme Leader
Mehdi Firozkohi
Institute for Cultural & Social StudiesTehran-I.R.Iran
2018
2
Designing an Islamic-Iranian model of social crime prevention with emphasis on the role of NAJA
Ramazan Ali Abdi
Supreme National Defense UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2018
3
The Model of Political Rationality in the Opinion and Action of Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani
Milad Movahedyyan
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2018
4
Societal security in the life of Imam Ali (as)
Alireza Godratababdi
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2018
5
Islamic Awakening in Southwest Asia and Its Impact on Saudi Arabia's Political Future
Ehsan Naderi
Imam Hossein UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2017
6
Requirements for a favorable cultural policy based on Islamic teachings about the Sunnis of Iranian Kurdistan
Kasra Sadegizadeh
Imam Sadig UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2017
7
Political marketing of the Islamic Revolution
Mohammad Hadi Rajei
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2017
8
The pattern of change in the humanities in the strategic field with the approval of security sciences
abolfazl sedgei
Supreme National Defense UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2016
9
Presenting a strategic model of the soft power of the Islamic Revolution based on the discourse of the Imam and the leadership, the constitution, the experiences of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the use of successful human experiences
Mohammad Kazem Basirati
Supreme National Defense UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2016
10
Justice-oriented social capital in the thought of Imam Khomeini and its application in the Iranian Islamic model of progress
Mohsen Raddadi
Imam Sadig University- Tehran-I.R.Iran
2015
11
The soft power and future of the Islamic Revolution with emphasis on higher education
Hoseln Rezapour
Islamic Maaref University-Qom- I.R.Iran
2015
12
The model of the relationship between political power and public opinion in the Islamic system with emphasis on the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Commander of the Faithful Ali (AS)
Mohammad Tayyeb Sahraei
Imam Sadig UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2015
13
The model of jihad in the Holy Quran and its application in the Ashura movement
Hosein Yavari
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2015
14
Political education in the political thought of Imam Khomeini and the Supreme Leader
Ahmed Soveizi
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2014
15
Conceptual framework of security in the Holy Quran
Mehdi Abdollahei
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2014
16
Explaining the model of soft economic power of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its role in dealing with soft threats
Mohammad Tagi Ramazani
Imam Hossein UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2013
17
Currents of political thought in contemporary Iran and justice
Mostafa Saveh Dorodi
Imam Hossein UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2013
18
Soft power in Imam Khomeini's thought
Mohammad Tagi Pourtaher
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2012
19
Soft power in the Holy Quran
vahid Karbasi
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2012
20
Soft power in Alawite tradition
Hojjat Khodadadi
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2012
21
Non-violent methods of resolving political disputes in the Prophetic life (PBUH)
Vahid Hoseinzadeh
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2011
22
The role of law enforcement in ensuring social security: providing an appropriate model
Ali Azam Karimaei
Supreme National Defense UniversityTehran-I.R.Iran
2010
23
Principles of Crisis Management in the Qur'an
Hosein Mohammadisyrat
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2010
24
Spiritual power in Islam with emphasis on the Holy Quran
Mohammad Dereikvand
Imam Sadig Unidersity-Tehran-I.R.Iran
2010
Published books
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Title
Author(s)
Publisher
Publish Date
Edition
Publication Type
1
Societal Security: An Islamic Approach
Asghar Eftekhari
Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies
2013
1
Writing
2
Soft Threat: An Islamic Approach
Asghar Eftekhari
Research Center for Cultural & Social Studies
2013
1
Writing
3
Expediency and Religion
Ramathan al-Botei/ Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2013
1
Writing
4
Security (in Islam)
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2012
1
Writing
5
The pattern of Western psychological warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran; a cultural approach
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2012
2
Writing
6
Threat estimation, systematic approach
Asghar Eftekhari
Supreme National Defense University
2011
2
Writing
7
Expediency (in Islam)
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2011
1
Writing
8
Soft power and asymmetric War
Asghar Eftekhari- Shabani
Imam Sadig University
2010
1
Writing
9
Rereading the interpretive school in the social sciences
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2009
1
Writing
10
Rereading the critical school in the social sciences
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2009
1
Writing
11
What is threat
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Hossein University
2006
1
Writing
12
Expediency and Politics: An Islamic Approach
Asghar Eftekhari
Imam Sadig University
2005
2
Writing
13
Religious minoritism, design of analytical framework
Asghar Eftekhari
Tamadon Islami Publication
2004
1
Writing
14
National Unity: The Political Sociology of Unity in Imam Khomeini's Thought
Asghar Eftekhari
Publications of the Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran
2003
3
Writing
15
Methods and theories in security research
Asghar Eftekhari. Ghadir Nasri
Center for StrategIc Studies
2003
1
Writing
16
Introduction to the red lines in political competition
Asghar Eftekhari
Center for Strategic Studies
2002
1
Writing
17
Political Sociology of Israel
Asghar Eftekhari
Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies Center
2002
1
Writing
18
National Authority: The Political Sociology of Power in Imam Khomeini's Thought
Asghar Eftekhari
Publications of the Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran
2001
3
Writing
19
Main Currentes of thought in national security studies
Asghar Eftekhari
Center for StrategIc Studies
2001
2
Writing
20
National order: The political sociology of order in Imam Khomeini's thought
Asghar Eftekhari
Publications of the Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran
2000
3
Writing
Published articles
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Paper title
Writer
Magazine title
Publish year
Publish type
Article type
1
The Impact of the Islamic Awakening on the Future of the Saudi Political System
Asghar Eftekhari-Ehsan Naderi
Political research in the Islamic world
2016
Abstract
Original Article
2
The semantics of arrogance in the Holy Quran
Asghar Eftekhari- Mojtaba Babakhani
ًQuranic Doctrines
2015
Abstract
Original Article
3
The theory of soft power in the Holy Quran
Asghar Eftekhari-Ali Kamali- Vahid Karbasi
Interdisciplinary Quranic Studies
2015
Abstract
Original Article
4
The structure of soft power in Islamic discourse
Asghar Eftekhari- Ali Kamali
Soft Power Studies
2015
Abstract
Original Article
5
Typology of soft threats against the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Asghar Eftekhari-Aziz Morad Moradi
National Security
2015
Abstract
Original Article
6
Strategic requirements of the Islamic Revolution for political science
Asghar Eftekhari
Journal of the Islamic Revolution
2015
Abstract
Original Article
7
The Cycle and Reproduction of Threats in Quranic Discourse: A Case Study of Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the People of Israel
Asghar Eftekhari- Shirzad Barzgar
Strategic defense studies
2014
Abstract
Original Article
8
The Model of Persuasion of Public Opinion in the Holy Quran: A Case Study of Monaffegein
Asghar Eftekhari- Mohammad Sadig Kazemi
Strategic Policy Research
2017
Full Text
Original Article
9
The role of the Islamic Revolution discourse in enhancing the soft power of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Asghar Eftekhari- Mohammad kazem Basirati- Javad Amini
Cultural protection of the Islamic Revolution
2016
Full Text
Original Article
10
Social Functions of the Islamic Revolution: A Study of Jihadi Camps
Asghar Eftekhari- Ahmed Hosein zadeh
Studies of the Islamic Revolution and Holy Defense
2016
Full Text
Original Article
11
Transition from secular security science to sharia-based security theory
Asghar Eftekhari- Aboulfazl Sedgei
Security Horizons
2016
Full Text
Original Article
12
The model of political education in the thought of Shahid Motahari
Asghar Eftekhari- Hamid Mahjour
The approach of the Islamic Revolution
2016
Full Text
Original Article
13
Politics and culture: indicators of cultural policy from Imam Khomeini's point of view
Asghar Eftekhari-Mojtaba Babakhani
Iranian Cultural Research
2016
Abstract
Original Article
14
Intelligence and Public Opinion: Strategies for Security
Asghar Eftekhari-Alireza Godratababdi
Protective & Security Researches
2016
Abstract
Original Article
15
Sources of soft power of the Islamic Republic with emphasis on the Holy Quran
Asghar Eftekhari- H0sein Harseij- Ali Mortazavi
Research of the Islamic Revolution
2015
Full Text
Original Article
16
Thematic analysis of trust in Ayatollah Khamenei's thought
Asghar Eftekhari
Contemporary Political Studies
2015
Full Text
Original Article
17
The conceptual micro-concept of social security in the life of the Holy Prophet
Asghar Eftekhari
Political Knowledge
Full Text
Original Article
Presented articles
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Title
Writer
Conference
Date
Presentation type
1
Governance requirements in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of a combined war
Asghar Eftekhari--- Mohammad Mehdi Rajei
The first international conference on governance and statehood in Iran
2021
Oral
conference reviewer
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Conference Title
Date of Cooperation & Explanations
1
Islamic Democracy
I.R.IRAN.2009
2
National Security Strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran
I.R.IRAN.2005
3
Thoughts of Imam Khomeini
I.R.IRAN.2002
4
Social Security
I.R.IRAN.2006
5
Intercultural relations and foreign policy
I.R.IRAN.2007
6
Political management in the Islamic Republic of Iran
I.R.IRAN.2013
7
Scientific Jihad
I.R.IRAN.2008
Awards & honors
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title
Date
1
Prominent Iranian theorist, at the 10th Farabi International Festival-I.R.Iran
2018
2
Selected work for the book Expediency and Politics: An Islamic Approach / from the Farabi International Festival
2008
3
The Excellence in research/ Imam Sadig Unidersity
2007
4
First ranked in writing book review article
2008
5
The Excellence in Teaching/ Imam Sadig Unidersity
2008
Professional membership
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Professional memberships
Explanations
1
Iranian Political Science Association (Membership)
for 7 Years
2
Iranian Association of International Relations (Membership / Founding Board / Scientific Secretary)
2008-
3
Iranian Political Sociology Association (membership / and scientific secretary)
2010-
4
First Economic Diplomacy Conference - Chairman of the Conference
2021
Executive Activities
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Executive Activities Titles
Name of Organization / comment
Starting Date
Termination Date
1
Head of the Office of Political Studies at the Research Center
Imam Sadig University-I.R.IRAN
2002
2003
2
Head of Research Center
Imam Sadig University-I.R.IRAN
2004
2006
3
Vice Chancellor for Research
Imam Sadig University-I.R.IRAN
2005
2013
4
Head of the Center for Strategic Studies and Training
Ministry of Interior-I.R.IRAN
2013
2017
5
Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Political Science
Imam Sadig University-I.R.IRAN
2018
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Scientific Report
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Report title
Subject
Author
Co-Authors
Date
Organization
1
Agenda for 2004 and beyond: Iran-US confrontation
Foreign policy
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Research Center for Defense Strategy- I.R.IRAN
2
Security considerations related to the presidential election: The color revolution and its management
Domestic (Homeland) security
Asghar Eftekhari
2005
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
3
The Hidden Benefit: An Analytical Review of the Bush Administration's Advice on Attacking Iran
National Security
Asghar Eftekhari
2001
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
4
The third type of Conflict: a study of US behavior with the Islamic Republic of Iran
National Security
Asghar Eftekhari
2002
Strategic Research Center in- I.R.IRAN
5
Shifting in the national strategy
National Strategy
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Research Center for Defense Strategy- I.R.IRAN
6
Iraqi democracy and the role of the occupying forces
Regional policy
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
7
Social capital and national security of the Islamic Republic of Iran
National Security
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
8
The five pillars of cybersecurity strategy
Cyberspace
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
9
Limited war
National Security
Asghar Eftekhari
2001
Center for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
10
Theory of strategic surprise
Strategic Studies
Asghar Eftekhari
2005
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
11
The role of strategic information in formulating a national security strategy
Strategic Studies
Asghar Eftekhari
2004
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
12
Respond to asymmetric threats
National Security
Asghar Eftekhari
2004
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
13
What was the cause of the incident on July 9, 1978 (Tehran University)
Domestic (Homeland) security
Asghar Eftekhari
2002
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
14
Strategy (in English)
Strategic Studies
Asghar Eftekhari
2004
Research Institute for Strategic Studies- I.R.IRAN
15
Election & ethnic groups
Domestic policy management
Asghar Eftekhari
2003
Institute of National Studies- I.R.IRAN
Journal Referee
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Magazine Title
Date of Cooperation & Explanations
1
Political Knowledge
2006-continues
2
Strategic Studies
1996-continues
3
Communication Research
2009-continues
4
Defence Strategy
2010-continues
5
Order & Social Security
2009-2013
6
Islamic Revolution Research
2008-continues
7
Islamic Revolution Aproach
2011-2014
8
Quran & Hadith Studies
2009-continues
9
Razavi Culture
2007-continues
10
Cultural Strategy
2011-continues