http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2021(IV-I).03
10.31703/girr.2021(IV-I).03
Published : Mar 2021
Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward
The Sunni-Shia conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia has emerged as a significant source of tension in the Middle East. This article examines the root causes of this religious and geo-political rivalry, emphasizing historical, ideological, and geopolitical factors. It also explores potential avenues for resolution, including diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and international mediation. As the conflict's continuation poses serious threats to regional stability and security, understanding its underlying causes and promoting peaceful coexistence is imperative for a more stable and prosperous Middle East.
-
Sectarianism, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iranian Revolution
-
(1) Uroosa Ishfaq
Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Women University Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Uroosa Ishfaq
MPhil Scholor, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Muneeba Shahid
Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Women University Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
- Alghunaim, G. G. (2014). Conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran; An Examination of critical factors inhibiting their positive role in the Middle East. Nova Southeastern University.
- Bardaji, R. L. (2016). Religious Power and Choas in the Middle East
- Blanchard, C. M. (2015). Islam:Sunnis and Shiites. Congressional Research Service the Library of Congress.
- Cardinali, T. G. (2013, March). Sunni-shai pol struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
- Dupont, K. (n.d). Religion and Politics? : An Analysis of Sectarian Relations Between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Cornell Policy Review.
- Faheem, F. (2021). Sectarian War in the Middle East; Iran, Saudi Arabia Pakistan, and an unending war for regional hegemony. Humanities and social sciences reviews.
- Gul, A. (2021). Iran and Saudi Arabia strategic rivalry and the Middle Eastern Security: An assessment. Liberal art and social sciences International Journal (LAASIJ).
- Joint -Crises; Iran- Saudi Arabia C conflict. (2020, March ). n.d. Oakland University Model United Nations
- Kalim, I. (2016). Impact of Shai Sunni Annoyances on the Contemporary Geopolitics in the Middle East: A Critical Appraisal. Global Regional Review (GRR)
- Malik, M. S. (2017). Saudi Arabia Iran and the Middle East -A Dilemma. Global Political Review.
- Manan, A. (2020). The Sunni- Shia Conflict in the History of Islam: An Analytical Descriptive Study. Palita:Journal of socila religion Research , 172.
- Manan, A. (2020). The Sunni- Shia Conflict in the History of Islam: An Analytical Descriptive Study. Palita:Journal of socila religion Research , 172.
- Morse, R. M. (2015). The Politics of the Shai Sunni Divide in the Persian Gulf: Power and Group Identification in Bahrain. University of Pittsburgh.
Cite this article
-
APA : Ishfaq, U., Ishfaq, U., & Shahid, M. (2021). Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward. Global International Relations Review, IV(I), 25-32. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2021(IV-I).03
-
CHICAGO : Ishfaq, Uroosa, Uroosa Ishfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. 2021. "Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward." Global International Relations Review, IV (I): 25-32 doi: 10.31703/girr.2021(IV-I).03
-
HARVARD : ISHFAQ, U., ISHFAQ, U. & SHAHID, M. 2021. Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward. Global International Relations Review, IV, 25-32.
-
MHRA : Ishfaq, Uroosa, Uroosa Ishfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. 2021. "Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward." Global International Relations Review, IV: 25-32
-
MLA : Ishfaq, Uroosa, Uroosa Ishfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. "Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward." Global International Relations Review, IV.I (2021): 25-32 Print.
-
OXFORD : Ishfaq, Uroosa, Ishfaq, Uroosa, and Shahid, Muneeba (2021), "Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward", Global International Relations Review, IV (I), 25-32
-
TURABIAN : Ishfaq, Uroosa, Uroosa Ishfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. "Sunni-Shia Conflict Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Causes and Way Forward." Global International Relations Review IV, no. I (2021): 25-32. https://doi.org/10.31703/girr.2021(IV-I).03