Iranian Saudi rivalry over the regional role … Syria as a model

Aboubakr Fathy Awaad

Review of Economics and Political Science, 2020, vol. 9, issue 6, 494-512

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to highlight the dimensions of the rivalry over the regional role between two regional powers in the Middle East, and the impact of local, regional and international pressures of the Syrian crisis on the role performance of the competing forces. Design/methodology/approach - The study is based on using “the role approach” as an analytical frame to benefit by the application of the theory of role. This approach allows the possibility of linking various analytical levels, both in clarifying the relationship between internal and external factors and showing the interaction between elements of perception, abilities and behavior. Findings - The international pressures shall remain governing the frame of competition among the roles of the regional powers, through determining the course of competition and its direct impact on its results. Originality/value - This study examines the phenomenon of regional rivalry between two distinct and competing regional powers, in a turbulent environment in the wake of the Arab Spring crises, which created opportunities and challenges for regional powers, especially in Syria, where it intersected with the interests and policies of major and regional powers.

Keywords: Conflict; Intervention; Rivalry; Role; Regional power; Regional role (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/REPS-07-2019-0094

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