Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

Arabic

Document ID (Org No.):

2001366364

pISSN:

3006-1253

DOI:

10.61884/hjs.v13i50.483

• The concept of power is one of the fundamental concepts in international politics

• rooted in the heritage of ancient civilizations. Throughout human history

• significant events have occurred where power played a pivotal role in the birth of new states and the decline of others. The complexity of the international system

• changes in the balance of international power

• emergence of new challenges

• and evolution of tools of conflict on the international level

• along with the emergence of numerous international and non-state actors

• have pushed states towards devising a new formula. This formula enables them to harness all the tools and resources of power they possess

• to later employ them in the most appropriate manner

• allowing them to achieve their objectives with minimal losses

• and to maintain their influence

• dominance

• and international weight. Therefore

• considering the nature of the challenges facing states

• particularly the United States of America

• there has been a call for adopting a new strategy in foreign policy

• termed the "Smart Power" strategy. This strategy is comprehensive

• aiming to achieve a balance between the use of hard power and soft power

• based on what serves the state's highest interests

• especially in light of the technological and scientific advancements witnessed by the world today