Beyond the Iranian-Saudi Rapprochement (A Future Perspective)
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Abstract
This research examines the implications of the Iranian-Saudi rapprochement, which has witnessed a significant shift in relations between the two countries after years of tension and indirect regional conflict. The research relies on an analytical reading of the factors that contributed to this rapprochement, primarily international and regional mediation (especially the Chinese role), shifts in the foreign policy priorities of both Riyadh and Tehran, and the changing geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, particularly after the decline of the American presence in the region.
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