New cold war in the Middle East
https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2022-12-2-6-10
Abstract
The aim of this article is analysis of a regional conflict between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran. In media this conflict is known as “New Cold War” or “Cold war in the Middle East”. It is mentioned that analysts often paint this conflict as a purely religious (Sunni vs Shia). However, in this article the author states that conflict is not purely religious. Article analyses several focal points, like post-Hussein Iraq, proxy wars in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. Special attention he paid to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump decision to abandon Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In other words, the conflict cannot be defined in purely religious terms.
About the Author
S. V. Lebedev
RANEPA
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Politology), Guest Lecturer
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Lebedev S.V. New cold war in the Middle East. Humanities and Social Sciences. Bulletin of the Financial University. 2022;12(2):6-10. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2022-12-2-6-10
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