Effective Strategies for Preventing and Controlling Security Incidents and Crises in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

The geographical location of Iran in the Middle East has exposed the Islamic Republic of Iran to numerous environmental security threats and challenges. Issues such as illegal immigration, drug and illicit arms trafficking, organized crime, the entry of smuggled and unauthorized goods, border insecurity, and attacks on border outposts, along with ethnic and religious movements, constitute key threats and challenges to Iran’s national security. These challenges are exacerbated by neighboring powers and foreign actors involved in the affairs of Iran’s bordering countries. In response to these challenges, various individuals—including politicians, security forces, social actors, and high-ranking officials—have attempted to devise effective solutions. However, none has been able to offer a reliable and sustainable plan. The present study, conducted using a descriptive-analytical method, combines library resources with field research in different regions of Sistan and Baluchestan Province to identify the multiple dimensions of the problems faced. This article aims to explore the multifaceted causes of crises and security-related crimes in the province through a comprehensive and precise lens, drawing on systemic and holistic perspectives within the Copenhagen School of Security Studies. Ultimately, the study presents practical and experience-based strategies to address and resolve these issues. The geographical location of Iran in the Middle East has exposed the Islamic Republic of Iran to numerous environmental security threats and challenges. Issues such as illegal immigration, drug and illicit arms trafficking, organized crime, the entry of smuggled and unauthorized goods, border insecurity, and attacks on border outposts, along with ethnic and religious movements, constitute key threats and challenges to Iran’s national security. These challenges are exacerbated by neighboring powers and foreign actors involved in the affairs of Iran’s bordering countries. In response to these challenges, various individuals—including politicians, security forces, social actors, and high-ranking officials—have attempted to devise effective solutions. However, none has been able to offer a reliable and sustainable plan. The present study, conducted using a descriptive-analytical method, combines library resources with field research in different regions of Sistan and Baluchestan Province to identify the multiple dimensions of the problems faced. This article aims to explore the multifaceted causes of crises and security-related crimes in the province through a comprehensive and precise lens, drawing on systemic and holistic perspectives within the Copenhagen School of Security Studies. Ultimately, the study presents practical and experience-based strategies to address and resolve these issues.

کلیدواژه ها:

security ، security crises ، terrorism ، organized crime