causal layered analysis

Political training strengthens and deepens a person's insight and attitude and integrates him into an authentic person, capable of gaining independent political insight, knowledgeable, and influential in local, regional, and global political stances. Since political training is one of the essential and basic concepts and determinant mechanisms involved in the political behavior of the citizens of a society, addressing this issue is vital. Martyr Soleimani's school, now considered a model, takes inspiration from influential models and prototypes like Islamic figures, the Quran, Nahj al-Balagheh, and certainly Imam Khomeini and Imam Khamenei's school, while maintaining its' own identity and distinctiveness. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to identify the model that Martyr Soleimani followed for his political training and to answer the question of what model Martyr Soleimani pursued in the course of his political training. The present article has investigated and explained the model of political training in Martyr Soleimani School in four levels of litany, experiential, discourse, and mythological analysis by descriptive and analytical methods using library sources and the model of layered analysis of causes. The results of the study, which was carried out with careful investigation of martyr Soleimani's speeches and testament besides his views, indicate that the most explicit and most comprehensive issues in the field of ideological, cultural, and political areas, especially the subject of his political training, was influenced by the Imam Ali's (PBUH) great work,Nahj al-Balagheh, in his sermons, letters, and words.

This study fills important gap in literature by examining how knowledge diplomacy can drive transformation in Iran’s education. Confronting outdated policies and rapidly shifting global benchmarks, in what ways can knowledge diplomacy be harnessed to promote lasting innovation and address the systemic obstacles facing Iranian schools? Drawing on a condensed Causal Layered Analysis framework, the research explores: surface-level patterns like policy changes and international partnerships, the economic and structural forces at work, dominant cultural narratives and ideologies, and deep metaphors that influence public and institutional mindsets. By streamlining methodological exposition, the paper remains sharply focused on practical implications for school leaders and policymakers. From this analysis, four future leadership scenarios emerge: An Alternative scenario marked by heightened global engagement; A Trend-Based scenario of slow progress amid cautious modernization; An Exploratory scenario prioritizing inward-looking reforms and curriculum design; A Back-casting scenario envisioning Iran as a hub of collaborative educational excellence. The findings demonstrate that embedding knowledge diplomacy strategically not only remedies current weaknesses in Iran’s schooling system but also lays down a solid foundation for far-reaching reforms that align domestic practice with international standards. The study concludes with targeted recommendations, urging educational leaders and policy architects to adopt proactive strategies, cultivate visionary leadership, and establish flexible policy frameworks. In doing so, Iran’s sector can become more innovative, responsive, and globally competitive. Beyond its immediate conclusions, this integrated analysis advances our understanding of how knowledge exchange and policy reform interact, offering a clear roadmap for sustained progress in today’s dynamic educational landscape.