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Author Aftandilian, Gregory L., author.

Title Maneuvering the Saudi-Iranian rivalry in the Middle East : how the United States can preserve and protect its long-term interests in the region / Gregory Aftandilian.

Publication Info. Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press, 2018.

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 Axe Federal Documents Online  D 101.146:SA 8/3    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 1 online resource (xiii, 54 pages)
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online resource cr rdacarrier
Note "November 2018."
Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-54).
Summary Iranian-Saudi tensions are at their worst level in decades. Not only are diplomatic relations broken, but also the two countries are involved in several proxy wars in the region. The United States has sided with Saudi Arabia in these disputes largely because of longstanding strategic ties to Riyadh and because it sees Iran as a regional threat and a destabilizing force in the area. However, pursuing a one-sided policy in this rivalry carries long-term risks for Washington, because the close embrace of Saudi Arabia's problematic external and internal policies, such as the war in Yemen, denigration of Shia doctrines, and human rights problems, may have an ill effect against the United States. The one-sided policy can also alienate the younger generation of Iranians who want better relations with the United States and are Iran's future. Hence, this monograph argues that U.S. policymakers should maneuver with more dexterity through the Iranian-Saudi rivalry, avoid entanglements in the Sunni-Shia sectarian conflict, and keep their eye on long-term U.S. interests, which involve bringing about stability in the region.
Note Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SSI, viewed January 31, 2019).
Subject Security, International -- Middle East.
Middle East -- Strategic aspects.
Saudi Arabia -- Foreign relations -- Iran.
Iran -- Foreign relations -- Saudi Arabia.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Saudi Arabia.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Iran.
Diplomacy.
Strategic aspects of individual places. (OCoLC)fst01355062
Security, International. (OCoLC)fst01110895
Diplomacy. (OCoLC)fst00894188
Diplomatic relations. (OCoLC)fst01907412
Iran. (OCoLC)fst01204889
Middle East. (OCoLC)fst01241586
Saudi Arabia. (OCoLC)fst01210372
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Added Author Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, issuing body.
Army War College (U.S.). Press, issuing body.
ISBN 1584877960 (pbk)
9781584877967 (pbk)
Gpo Item No. 0307-A-31 (online)
Sudoc No. D 101.146:SA 8/3

 
    
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