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zabihi R. Obstacles and solutions to establishing security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa. AAR 2025; 1 (2) :141-165
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Assistant Professor of International Relations, Department of Iranian Geography Studies, Iranology Foundation, Tehran, Iran , r.zabihi@iranology.ir
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The turbulent region of the Persian Gulf and West Asia, as well as the Horn of Africa, has always been at risk of establishing security due to political and social turmoil and sometimes long and erosive wars. While in today's world, security is still one of the most important goods that can be supported by stability and progress. Iran and Saudi Arabia, as the two main powers in the Persian Gulf and influential powers in the Horn of Africa, can play a pivotal role in creating regional security. Security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia can be expanded on various aspects, from the field of shipping, energy, and the fight against smuggling to cooperation on areas of influence. Having said that, the basic question is raised, what are the challenges and obstacles of security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa? The temporary answer to this question is as follows: The acting of the United States of America in the Persian Gulf, the lack of common understanding regarding security issues, geopolitical differences and cultural-religious differences and the lack of understanding over the area of influence are the challenges and obstacles to the security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa. The research method in this article is descriptive-analytical and in order to collect data and information, library and internet sources have been used. Based on the findings of this research, de-threats from Shiite Islam and confronting Iranophobia, technical and economic cooperation and finding a framework for cooperation on regional issues can be considered as solutions to realize security cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Article Type: Original Research |
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Arts and Humanities (General)
Received: 2024/06/15 | Accepted: 2024/10/28 | Published: 2025/01/20
Received: 2024/06/15 | Accepted: 2024/10/28 | Published: 2025/01/20
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