https://cdrj.icro.ir/ Cultural Diplomacy Studeis en daily 1 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0330 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0330 https://cdrj.icro.ir/article_239366.html This article, adopting a philosophical approach grounded in the epistemological and ontological foundations of the Holy Qur’an, seeks to conceptualize Qur’anic diplomacy as a civilizational framework for structuring international relations. The central question is how a diplomatic model can be derived-one rooted in revelatory rationality, sacred wisdom, and tawḥīdic spirituality-that stands in contrast to the ontological materialism and power-centered paradigms of dominant international discourses. This qualitative study employs a hermeneutic-interpretive methodology and, through an analysis of Qur’anic texts alongside concrete instances of hermeneutic action across diverse geographical contexts such as Africa, Asia, and Europe, elucidates the foundational pillars of this model. The findings indicate that, at the theoretical level, Qur’anic diplomacy is anchored in principles such as revelatory ontology, interpretive rationality, and an interaction-oriented ethic. In practice, this diplomacy utilizes sacred aesthetics, artistic rituals, and a hermeneutics of persuasion to function as a global mechanism for intercultural understanding. To overcome operational challenges and enable the practical implementation of this model, macro-level strategies are proposed-from the individual to thematic and institutional levels-such as cultivating the “Qur’anic diplomat,” emphasizing shared discourses, and establishing a “Qur’anic Council of the Islamic World.” This model opens a horizon for reconstructing the identity of the Muslim ummah and confronting the crisis of meaninglessness engendered by modernity. https://cdrj.icro.ir/article_239369.html Following the rise to power of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey (in 2002), the use of soft power resources to secure the country’s national interests gained increasing prominence. In this regard, attention to religious and spiritual capacities in the international arena found a prominent place in the country’s foreign policy. The main research question is: What are the policy objectives of religious diplomacy in developing Turkey’s soft power during the Justice and Development Party era? The theoretical foundation of the research is based on Joseph Nye’s concept of soft power and religious diplomacy as a subset of cultural diplomacy (with objectives of interaction, influence, and impact based on shared religious affinities). To answer the main question, based on a qualitative approach, data was collected using library, documentary, and semi-structured and unstructured interview methods. Interview data analysis was performed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method. The findings indicate that the policy objectives of Turkey’s religious diplomacy include: reviving regional soft power through the Ottoman legacy, rebuilding religious legitimacy in the Islamic world, presenting the "Turkish Modern Islam" model as a source of global soft power, and protecting the religious identity of the Turkish diaspora. The Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), as the main custodian, pursues these goals in cooperation with institutions such as the Maarif Foundation and DITIB. Overall, Turkey's religious diplomacy is a multi-dimensional and audience-centric approach to expanding soft power, relying on managerial focus, humanitarian and cultural activities, and securing political-economic interests. https://cdrj.icro.ir/article_239365.html The inquiry into the future in the Arab world is rooted in its complex history and civilizational heritage, and cannot be understood without grasping its current situation and intellectual dichotomies. This article examines the challenges of futures studies in the Arab world, analyzing its relationship with history, civilization, and cultural legacy.The findings indicate that since the encounter with Western civilization, the Arab world has faced issues such as geographic fragmentation, intellectual authoritarianism, and the dominance of history over thought. These factors, alongside the influence of foreign interventions and colonial projects, have hindered the formation of a coherent discourse for futures studies. Arab elites, despite efforts to outline future visions, have failed to achieve a common and practical outcome due to the lack of a strategic perspective and political constraints. The article emphasizes that futures studies in this region, rather than stemming from indigenous needs, have been influenced by external discourse, leading to a "colonization of the future." Consequently, the future of the Arab world remains ambiguous, necessitating a re-evaluation of intellectual and civilizational approaches to learn from its own history and move towards a clearer vision. https://cdrj.icro.ir/article_239370.html The presence of Afghan immigrants in the city of Qom, has created many opportunities for interaction and integration due to historical, linguistic, and religious similarities, but on the other hand, it has brought with it numerous identity, cultural, and social challenges. The present study, with the aim of better understanding and facilitate the intercultural relations between Afghans and Qomi citizens, has utilized the theory of interculturality, which analyzes the behavior of minority groups in dealing with dominant groups in three main strategies (adaptation, compromise, separation) and at different levels (passive, active, hyperactive) In this study, Afghan immigrants were considered as a minority group and Qom citizens as the dominant group. The research method is descriptive-analytical and has a qualitative approach, and 30 Afghan immigrants living in Qom were interviewed using a phenomenological method to analyze their communication orientations based on Orb's theory. The results showed that Afghan immigrants adopt diverse communication orientations in their interactions with Qomi citizens. The approach of immigrants with a history and age with bitter memories is passive compromise. Younger individuals adopted approaches such as passive and active accommodation and passive and active adaptation. Newer generations are pursuing the above approaches or a new approach outside the approaches envisioned in Orb's theory of co-culturation under the title of complete adaptation. They are a generation that intends to build a convergent society. They are seeking a change in the type of attitude of the host society so that they can live better than their previous generations. https://cdrj.icro.ir/article_239367.html Science and technology diplomacy, as an interdisciplinary concept, has become one of the key axes in international relations in the last decade, which has the potential to brand countries. This field encompasses topics from political science, sociology, communication sciences, law, psychology, economics, and international relations, and its goal is to identify issues and provide solutions to address research shortcomings, policy-making, and strengthen branding. This study, using a systematic review method, has categorized the research conducted and analyzed the issues raised in each category. The study is applied in terms of purpose and is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods in terms of data, and was conducted using data extracted from Iranian publications. The results indicate a variety of theoretical approaches and research methods, including the use of statistical methods and content analysis. The significant growth of articles in this field in the last two decades, especially with the participation of young researchers in various fields, indicates the increasing attention to this issue in the direction of branding. The content analysis of the studies identified five main categories: influential causes, what (nature), why (objectives), how (implementation considerations), and impact (consequences). Despite the progress of the literature in this field, the lack of a unified theoretical framework remains the main challenge in understanding and implementing science and technology diplomacy and branding.