Arab-Iranian Relations
Dynamics of Conflict and Accommodation
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Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield International
Published:22nd Apr '19
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This textbook helps students and readers navigate the various factors ranging from the legacy of the past, ethnic, sectarian differences, and cultural rivalry to the impact of colonial rule, modernization and state building, plus the evolving nature of the international political system and great power policies in shaping Arab-Iranian relations in the last seven decades. The first part of this book looks into factors such as history, ethnic, sectarian and cultural issues that have shaped Iran’s relations with Arab states. It explores the impact of the process of modernization and state-building in the Arab world on these relations, plus the legacy of colonialism and the shifting dynamics of international politics and the evolution key global players’ policies towards Iran and the Arab states. The second part examines case studies in the evolution of Iran’s relations with several key Arab states, including Egypt, Syria and Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the smaller Persian Gulf Arab states. By highlighting the complex set of factors and their interactions that have shaped Arab-Iranian relations, the book hopes to be a corrective to the simplistic and reductionist interpretations of these relations. This approach shows how a variety of factors and their interactions have shaped these relations; sometimes they have exacerbated the conflictual aspects of these relations and at other times have fostered accommodation and even cooperation.
I have read much over the years about Iran’s complex relations with its Arab neighbours, but none has come close to Dr. Hunter’s insightful new book. Her masterful discussion provides fresh perspectives on the ‘what’ factors which have contextualized interactions, as well as the historical pulses which have shaped perceptions and those which endure to this day to influence policies and behaviour. This is the perfect study for those who want to understand the history of Arab-Iran relations and are eager to appreciate mutual relations today. An outstanding original book. -- Anoush Ehteshami, Professor of International Relations, Durham University
In this must-read volume, Shireen Hunter, provides a thorough analysis of Iranian-Arab relations. After examining socio-economic and cultural issues and several case studies, Hunter concludes that "there is no inevitability to hostility between the two sides." Dr. Hunter is one of the most prominent scholars of the Middle East in the United States and indeed in the entire world. -- Gawdat Bahgat, Professor of Political Science, National Defense University
Based on years of first-hand experience and research as a diplomat and a scholar, Shireen Hunter has produced a penetrating account of relations between Iran and Arab states. This is a fast-paced book that does not shy away from dealing with difficult questions and offers fresh insights into some of the challenging episodes in Arab-Iran relations. The analysis is presented succinctly with reference to relevant historical, political and cultural context, allowing the reader to appreciate the complexity of many factors at work. Hunter has produced an accessible account of Arab-Iranian relations; a great read for anyone with interest in contemporary Middle East. -- Shahram Akbarzadeh, Professor of Middle East and Central Asian Politics, Deakin University
ISBN: 9781786612076
Dimensions: 222mm x 150mm x 23mm
Weight: 485g
318 pages