The objective of this research is to design, formulate, and validate a cultural strategy based on a comparative analysis of the cultural policies of Iran and France. The study is exploratory in nature and employs a qualitative approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 academic and theoretical experts, selected via purposive sampling. The sampling process continued until theoretical saturation was reached. Data analysis was conducted using qualitative content analysis with the aid of MAXQDA software. The findings led to the identification of 8 main codes and 40 sub-codes. Key main codes include strategic cultural policymaking, policy evaluation, cultural policies, the organization of cultural festivals, the expansion of cultural outreach (cultural attachés/advisors), human resource training and development in the cultural sector, the policymaking system, and international interactive capacity. The results indicate that a comparison between the cultural policies of Iran and France reveals both commonalities and significant differences regarding cultural governance structures, levels of investment, implementation methods, and international engagement. The analysis suggests that, due to the strategic role of culture in public policy and the allocation of substantial financial resources,