Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Struggle to Shape the Middle East
- ISBN-10
- 1526150832
- ISBN-13
- 9781526150837
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-10-04
- Publisher
- Identities and Geopolitics in
- Authors
- Simon Mabon, Edward Wastnidge
Description
This volume provides a detailed exploration of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran across the Middle East. It considers the impact of this rivalry upon regional and domestic politics across the region, highlighting how the rivalry is shaped by the contingencies of time and space.
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- 2022-11-08
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- 2015-10-21
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