Geopolitics of Communications in New Media and Its Role in National Security of Islamic Republic of Iran

Nasim Mohammadi Kakrodi¹ Yusuf Zine Abidine Amoghin²

1) M.Sc of Geopolitic of Azad University , Rasht branch , Iran
2) Profsor of Azad University , Rasht beranch , Iran

IOI Code : XYAB-ZBKBG
Publication : 2nd International Conference of Modern Approach in Humanities(2mahconf.com)
Abstract :
    Social networks space makes wide arena of information and different semantic views. National and religious identity crisis is one of all effects that social networks virtual space have in communities, especially in transition societies like Iran. In this study seeks to answer the question that is, what are the consequences of the development of social networks on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s geopolitical issues? To answer the above question two hypotheses is considered. Hypothesis 1: The development of social networks can transform Iran s national security parameters. Hypothesis 2: The development of social networks can transform the components of the national identity of Islamic Republic of Iran. The purposes of this study are (1) analysis of the impact of social networks development on the of Iran s geopolitics issues (2) explaining the security components of the Islamic Republic of Iran and (3) explaining the components of national identity of Islamic Republic of Iran and because of the growth of social networks in Iran and the decisive impact that it can have on the security of Islamic Republic of Iran has fundamental importance. The findings of this research that has been done by descriptive-analytical method, shows that the third generation has most users of cyberspace in Iran and more than other generations are exposed to the impact of virtual social networks. Cyberspace creates a sort of identity and heterogeneity crisis among the wide range of young people and somehow has affected the social balance. The virtual social networks also have led to fundamental changes in identity-making institutions and have changed identity meaning making factors.

Keywords : geopolitics social networks cyberspace and iran