نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 کارشناسی ارشد علوم سیاسی، دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه پیام نور قوچان، قوچان، ایران.
2 دانشجوی دکتری تخصصی علوم سیاسی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The emergence and proliferation of Takfiri and terrorist groups, particularly in Syria such as ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra (which later renamed itself to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham), has created complex challenges for US foreign policy. This research aims to critically analyze the United States' approach toward these groups from the perspective of "smart power" theory, examining Washington's contradictory policies regarding these organizations. The research methodology is historical-analytical with a critical approach, using library resources to examine developments in US foreign policy from 2013 to 2024. Historical background analysis revealed that in the 1980s, the US, by supporting Arabs and Afghans, facilitated the formation of extremist groups such as Al-Qaeda, which later became threats to American interests. Accordingly, the findings confirmed that the United States has constantly sought to manage and utilize these groups by employing hard power instruments (military operations, providing weapons, and economic sanctions) and soft power tools (public diplomacy, diplomatic engagement, and humanitarian aid). The evolution in Washington's approach toward Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and its removal from the list of terrorist organizations in 2024 exemplifies the flexibility of US policy in securing its regional interests. The research concludes that America's smart power policy toward Takfiri groups, with emphasis on Syria, despite obvious contradictions, serves the country's strategic objectives in West Asia.
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