Iran's relations with the Arab states of the gulf common interests over historic rivalry

This is not limited to the ongoing disputes in the Gulf, one of the most important strategic locations globally. Iran and the GCC states also find themselves on opposing sides in the Syrian and to some extent the Iraqi conflicts. This volume traces the origins of the troubled relations between Iran...

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Other Authors: Warnaar, Maaike (Editor), Zaccara, Luciano (Editor), Aarts, Paul 1949- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Germany Gerlach Press 2016
Series:Gulf Research Center book series
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface / Anoushiravan Ehteshami
  • Introduction : Prospects for Change in GCC-Iran Relations? / Behzad Shahandeh and Maaike Warnaar
  • 1. The Prospects of "Constructive Engagement" / Gülriz Şen
  • 2. Changing the Lens: Contemporary Saudi-Iran Relations and Potential Benefits of Détente / Sara Masry
  • 3. Saudi Sectarianism in Saudi-Iranian Relations / Luay Radhan
  • 4. The Hobgoblin of Little Minds: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Sectarianism in the Gulf / Sean Foley
  • 5. Why Can't We Be Friends? Bridging the Divide Between Iran and the GCC / Maaike Warnaar
  • 6. Perceptions toward Iran's Nuclear Program: The Case of Qatar University / Ozgur Pala
  • 7. Iran-GCC Relations: The Case of Oman / Gertjan Hoetjes
  • 8. Conclusions / Abdullah Baabood