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Syria and Iran: Diplomatic Alliance and Power Politics in the Middle East
Abstract
The enduring alliance between Iran and Syria which came about after Iran’s 1979 Revolution proved to be a feature of the Middle East’s political landscape in the 20th and early 21st centuries. Moreover, its impact in moulding events and bringing about major changes in this troubled region proved enormously significant. Jubin M. Goodarzi provides us with the first in-depth study on the Syrian-Iranian nexus, which traces the origins and development of the strategic partnership between Damascus and Tehran from 1979 until the present. He argues that contrary to prevailing views (due in large part to the authoritarian and unpopular nature of the Syrian and Iranian regimes), the alliance between them was conceived as essentially defensive in nature. He puts forth an empirical survey with a chronology of events, and analyses the key phases in the evolution of the alliance. In the process, he explains their significance, both in terms of
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“The reasons for this endurance lie largely in geopolitical factors and shared threat perceptions.”
From Iran’s Syria Strategy: The Evolution of Deterrence (2021) · cites this paper as Goodarzi 2006
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“Accordingly, a logic of deterrence and balancing the existential Iraqi threat during the Iran -Iraq War shaped the foundation of the Iran -Syria partnership.”
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“In particular, the Iran -Iraq War brought about a convergence of threat perceptions as Iran and Syria both perceived Iraq as a common enemy.”
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“The two countries forged a partnership with the practical objective of deterring regional threats from their main adversaries. These were primarily the United States, Israel, and Iraq under the regime of Saddam Hussein.”
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Ahmadian, H., & Mohseni, P. (2021) · NL ARMS · doi:10.1007/978-94-6265-419-8_13 · Cited by 10
Metadata
- Authors
- Goodarzi, J. M.
- Corresponding author
- Jubin M. Goodarzi
- Venue
- I.B.Tauris eBooks
- Publisher
- I.B.Tauris
- Published
- 2006
- OpenAlex
- W4233262123
- Cited by
- 81
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2025: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 7
- FWCI
- 3.14
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- I.B.Tauris eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Middle East Politics and Society
- Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Islamic Studies and History
- Keywords
- Iran-Syria relations, Iranian Revolution, defensive alliances, Middle East politics, authoritarian regimes, regional security, Tehran
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