Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
2 PhD student in Political Science, Public Policy, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
This study examines the process of shifting approaches to policy issues in policymaking and identifies the factors and mechanisms influencing it. Given the increasing complexities of the policymaking environment and emerging challenges, the aim of this research is to analyze the reasons and mechanisms behind policy shifts and the drivers of these changes. The research methodology includes qualitative methods and case studies, utilizing Hall's policy shift theory, institutionalism, and discourse analysis to explore the driving factors in Iran's refugee crisis. Data were collected through the analysis of documents and international reports. The findings indicate that policy shifts are influenced by global crises, technological advancements, social changes, and international pressures. The refugee crisis in Iran has led to fundamental changes in migration, security, economic, and social policies. Policy shifts are complex and multifaceted phenomena that require a deep understanding of the interplay of various factors and mechanisms of change. Policymakers must respond to environmental changes with a comprehensive and flexible approach, leveraging the opportunities arising from these changes to improve policies.
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