Deterring the Influence of Organized Crime in Sistan and Baluchistan Province on the National Security of Islamic Republic of Iran

Abstract

Domestic challenges have continuously gone alongside the international interventions in Iran. Out of the domestic security challenges of the country, organized crime and physical security instability and proposing possible propositions to address these challenges have been of vital significance. The diverse population, geographic placement, varied believes, potential marginalization, governance centralism, isolated borders and lack of cross-border control are considered significant factors of the subject. This organized crime has a direct and indirect influence on the national security of the country. This research studies the political facts and factors that can deter the influence of organized crime on the national security of the country and propose feasible and attainable recommendations to deter this influence.