| ID | 138610 |
| Title Proper | Iran, the gulf states and the Syrian civil war |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hokayem, Emile |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | An essential driver of the Syrian civil war has been the involvement of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and, to a lesser extent, the United Arab Emirates in every aspect of the struggle. Their role has influenced the calculations, positioning, behaviour and fortunes of the principal Syrian players. Irrespective of whether the effect was intended, this regional competition has revealed and deepened the many fault lines that cross Syrian politics and society. It has also exacerbated the polarisation of the Middle East. |
| `In' analytical Note | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 56, No.6; Dec/Jan 2014-15: p.59-86 |
| Journal Source | Surviva Vol: 56 No 6 |
| Key Words | Military Operations ; Regional Politics ; Iran ; UN ; UAE ; United Arab Emirates ; Gulf states ; Muslim Brotherhood ; Political Survival ; US Policy ; Political Dimensions ; Syrian Civil War ; ISIS ; Political and Security Interests ; Sectarian ; Syrian Rebellion |