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Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations and Regional Order
(Adelphi Papers, 304)

By Shahram Chubim, Charles R. H. Tripp

Book Description
This study examines this e key relationship in the Persian Gulf over hte last five years. The authors analyze the instability at the heart of the Gulf, identifying the serious implications for regional security and the management of future conflict.

Synopsis
This text looks at the relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing in particular on the period since 1991. After a brief introductory section examining the record of relations between these two countries in the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, the authors examine four aspects of their current relationship: the military balance and military threat perceptions; opposing views on questions of regional security; ideological competition on Islamic...

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