فهرست مطالب عزیزالله محبی گرگری

Culture is referred to in the lexicon and tradition of international politics as soft power; Because soft power is the ability to shape the preferences of others, and its material is persuasive. In a way, today this reading of power is used against hard power (military power and weapons) which is accompanied by coercion and violence. Recently, the field of international relations has been strongly influenced by cultural and identity factors. Therefore, gaining international prestige and influence in public opinion, in other words, access to soft power, is one of the important and at the same time unspecified goals of countries' diplomacy in the field of international politics. , Cultural facilities, opportunities and capacities of each country are pursued in different ways and mechanisms. On the other hand, the acquisition and acquisition of power in the new world follows different patterns compared to the past, and in a way, has introduced new variables for the production and exercise of power as well as the analysis of international issues. Therefore, this article seeks to examine the position and role of cultural power in the foreign policy of countries and its impact on global developments, especially after the events of September 11.

Information battle; It is not a new phenomenon and has existed since the beginning of human society. There have been battles since there were people who disagreed. It continues today and there is no end to it. Those who have better information and use it quickly and correctly are the winners of the battles. The impact of this type of battle has intensified with the sharp rise of global information and cyberspace. For centuries, cryptography has been used to hide and reveal messages; Even the word cipher, meaning cryptography, is derived from the Arabic word "zero" meaning "nothing". Today we live in an age of information and data, so the battle for information is no surprise. Of course, we look at almost everything on a global scale, and so the battle is seen on a global scale. In fact, the battle for information shows that information alone is a separate arena, a potential weapon, and a lucrative goal. A battle in which geographical boundaries make no sense. In this type of battle, the military may no longer be able to control the battlefield. The theory of information warfare based on the laws of physics is the interaction of societies, principles and tools that enable the individual to obtain information and superiority over the enemy. Information warfare is used in times of peace and war. The basis of the information war is formed from psychological warfare, deception and security operations. This article examines the different approaches to information warfare, its characteristics and objectives