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Iran's Counterterrorism Strategy Against ISIS-K:: Between Security Interests and Geopolitical Ambitions

Strategi Kontraterorisme Iran terhadap ISIS-K:: Antara Kepentingan Keamanan dan Ambisi Geopolitik

Journal of Peace, Security and Democracy · Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 95–118

DOI
10.63280/jpsd.v1i2.44294
ISSN
3090-515X
Published
2025-08-21
Publisher
Center of Peace, Conflict and Democracy - Hasanuddin University
Language
id
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstract

English

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) has emerged as a transnational threat in Southwest Asia, posing a significant challenge to Iran’s national security. This article analyzes Iran’s counterterrorism strategy in responding to the presence and operations of ISIS-K in the Khorasan region. Employing a qualitative approach and literature-based analysis, this study draws from policy documents, academic literature, and official statements. The findings reveal that Iran adopts an active defense posture involving intelligence coordination, border security enhancement, and regional cooperation, particularly with Afghanistan and Russia. These strategies are driven not only by domestic security concerns but also by Iran’s geopolitical interest in maintaining regional influence. The study concludes that Iran’s response to ISIS-K reflects an effort to safeguard internal stability while shaping a regional security order aligned with its strategic interests.

Bahasa Indonesia

Strategi kontra-terorisme yang diimplementasikan Republik Islam Iran terhadap Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) selama periode 2020–2024. Latar belakang penelitian ini bermula dari kematian Jenderal Qasem Soleimani pada 3 Januari 2020, yang memicu kekosongan kepemimpinan militer Iran dan membuka peluang bagi ISIS-K untuk meningkatkan aktivitas di perbatasan timur negara tersebut. Eskalasi serangan teror, termasuk bom bunuh diri dan serangan bersenjata di provinsi Sistan dan Baluchestan, mendorong pemerintah Iran merancang kerangka respons yang menggabungkan instrumen Soft Power dan Hard Power. Tujuan utama penelitian adalah memetakan dan menganalisis efektivitas mekanisme Soft Power—meliputi delegitimasi ideologi, diplomasi multilateral, rekonsiliasi lokal, dan mitigasi akar penyebab—serta mekanisme Hard Power, yang mencakup operasi militer ofensif, pertahanan perbatasan, operasi intelijen lintas batas, dan aksi penindakan langsung terhadap sel-sel ISIS-K. Dengan demikian, penelitian bertujuan memberikan gambaran menyeluruh mengenai integrasi kedua pendekatan tersebut dalam menurunkan kemampuan operasional ISIS-K. Analisis data dilakukan melalui kerangka counterterrorism yang memisahkan Soft Power dan Hard Power, kemudian dievaluasi efektivitasnya berdasarkan indikator penurunan jumlah insiden teror, kerusakan infrastruktur, korban jiwa, serta tingkat kerjasama internasional dan lokal.

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