Date:9/2/2024

Venue: Faculty of Law and Political Science, Woman Online University

Platform: Google Meet

Number of Participants: More than 500;

A scientific webinar titled “The Role of Soft Power in Tensions among Great Powers” was organized by the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Woman Online University. In the beginning, Professor Abdul Farid “Salangi,” the Chancellor and founder of the Woman Online University, welcomed all the participants of the webinar, especially welcoming Respected Professor Faramarz Tamanna.

Following that he highlighted the influential role of soft power in impacting and interacting with others, as well as in enhancing influence and power without relying on military or economic force.

During the webinar, Dr. Faramarz Tamanna, an expert, university professor, and global politics researcher, discussed the role of soft power in reducing tensions and increasing cooperation and interaction among major powers. He emphasized that soft power is a key concept in political science and international relations. Soft power encompasses factors that have the ability to influence and change others’ attitudes, behaviors, and policies without relying on military or economic force.

Key aspects of the soft power discussed in this webinar include:

1. Diplomacy: Diplomacy can be considered as one of the most prominent elements of soft power in international relations. Effective communication, negotiation, peaceful conflict resolution, creating awareness and mutual understanding, and achieving multilateral cooperation are all categorized as tools of soft power in diplomacy.

2. Culture and Values: The culture and values of a country can significantly influence the international behavior of others. Cultural exchange, value convergence, promotion of ideas and common principles among members of international communities are all recognized as tools of soft power.

3. Education and Research: Facilitating and encouraging the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative technologies between countries, establishing educational and research collaborations, and promoting higher education and access to educational resources are all part of the role of soft power in international relations.

4. Foreign Policy: Implementing an intelligent foreign policy aligned with national goals, considering common interests between countries, maintaining trust, and establishing networks of cooperation are all factors that can contribute to strengthening a country’s soft power in international relations.

Following that, Respected Dr. Tamanna briefly answered the participants’ questions.

Then, Ms. Adela Zamani, the Deputy-chancellor of the Student Affairs of the Woman Online University, expressed her satisfaction with the organization of the webinar and expressed hopes for further collaborations with Dr. Tamanna.

In the closing remarks of the webinar, Dr. Sohaila Erfani, the Deputy-Chancellor of the Academic Affairs of the university, appreciated the efforts of the university’s leadership, students, and special guests of the scientific webinar, and expressed hopes for more success and achievements for the university.

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