The Islamic Republic of Iran, due to its anti-arrogance nature, unique geopolitical position, and adherence to revolutionary ideals, has consistently been at the focal point of adversaries' Cognitive Warfare. This research was conducted to answer the question: "What is the status of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the governance sphere considering the complexities of the battleground in cognitive warfare?" Following this, it aims to explain effective counter-policies based on the thought system of the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Khamenei).

This is an applied, exploratory, and future-oriented study, implemented through the method of qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis of the Supreme Leader's statements from February 2019 (the commencement of the Second Phase of the Revolution) up to the present.

The findings indicate that the enemy, utilizing multi-layered strategies—including weakening the position of the Leadership, casting doubt on the regime’s legitimacy, instilling managerial inefficiency, and identity separatism—seeks to disrupt the calculative apparatus of the society and the elite. In response, the Islamic Republic's key strategy is based on rational-revolutionary reconstruction, initiating transformation in national management, and strengthening young human capital.

The novelty of this research lies in formulating an indigenous SWOT matrix for the governance sphere, structured around four main axes: Negative Countermeasures against Enemy Infiltration, Strengthening Sustainable Security through National Unity, Reviving Social Responsibility, and Improving System Efficiency with a Populist Approach.

The results underscore the necessity of strategic vigilance, increasing national resilience (Tavānbordi), and designing