الگوي اسلامي- ايراني پيشرفت و نقش نيروهاي مسلح

The Islamic-Iranian Pattern of Progress and the Role of Armed Forces

It is a while that the issue of formulating the "Islamic-Iranian pattern of progress" has been brought up by the Supreme Leader. It appears that a national resolve is forming to produce a pre-eminent document compared to the 1404 (2016) "Outlook Plan," which represents a pattern or a comprehensive roadmap for the development and progress of the country. With respect to the fact that the defence sector of the system should be given consideration besides its economic, social, cultural and political parts in the document, the military officials and authorities of the countryʹs defence and security establishment should also move in company with this national resolve and movement to help develop an appropriate defence pattern for progress and adequately consider all relevant features dimensions for designing a comprehensive and smart defence system. Having briefly reviewed the literature regarding the concepts of development, economic growth, and progress, this article will examine the concept and different dimensions of the "Islamic-Iranian pattern of progress " and introduce the necessities requirements to develop and implement it. I will also review the hierarchy and structure of developmental planning in the Islamic Republic of Iran, investigate the role of armed forces in formulating it, and finally offer a few guidelines and recommendations in due regard.