عنوان

Conflict Between Saudi Arabia and Iran: An Examination of Critical Factors Inhibiting Their Positive Roles in the Middle East

Number

230061

.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc

eng

Title Proper

Conflict Between Saudi Arabia and Iran: An Examination of Critical Factors Inhibiting Their Positive Roles in the Middle East

First Statement of Responsibility

/ by Ghadah Ghunaim Rashid Alghunaim

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences , Nova Southeastern University , United States of America

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

, 2014.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

iv, 147p.

Text of Note

مدخل مرتبط: عربستان سعودی، تاریخ و مسائل معاصر

Text of Note

Code E.Dissertation : 182

Text of Note

Bibliography

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Ph.D.

Text of Note

Since 1979, Saudi-Iranian relations have been tense due to their position as superior powers in the Middle East. Both countries have different values and perspectives in regards to diplomatic relations with the West. As a consequence of the new developments in Iran's foreign policy and the newfound openness to the West adopted by President Rouhani, the topic has proven to be of research interest. The primary concern of this research was to explore the effect of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East, and whether or not there is a possibility to overcome this conflict using the new political developments. For this purpose, a content analysis methodology was employed.Through an analysis of data presented in the literature review, which consisted of scholarly articles, policy briefs, and books, this dissertation examines the complex political relations through which the pattern of the bilateral relations explain the conflicting narratives. This complexity is present in the political actions taken by Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as the domestic and foreign policies they are embracing. The findings of this study demonstrate the effect of this conflict in the Middle East. The research also proposes a number of possible recommendations on how to resolve this conflict through political openness and reciprocal agreements that target the citizens of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran -- Foreign relations -- Arabian Peninsula

Iran -- Foreign relations -- 1979 -.

ایران -- روابط خارجی -- عربستان

ایران -- روابط خارجی -- ۱۳۵۷ -.

Entry Element

Alghunaim, Ghadah Ghunaim Rashid