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The Evolvement of Iran-Israel's Rivalry in the Red Sea and Eastern Africa
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Abstract The rivalry between Iran and Israel has intensified over the past decades. Iran has continuously expanded its involvement across the region, which has led to a 'balance of terror' between the two countries. Various incidents of confrontation have occurred between the two countries in the Red Sea and... view more
The rivalry between Iran and Israel has intensified over the past decades. Iran has continuously expanded its involvement across the region, which has led to a 'balance of terror' between the two countries. Various incidents of confrontation have occurred between the two countries in the Red Sea and East of Africa since 2010s. The Iranian regime, has been expanding its strategic depth into various regions, including Africa. Different Iranian administrations have adopted distinct policies in their term, that are influenced by various factors. The relations between Iran and East African countries have been transactional and facilitated by Iran's effort to provide various forms of financial and military assistance in exchange for friendly diplomatic relations and ability to influence African leaders' attitude towards the West and its allies, particularly Israel. This paper reviews the history of involvement of the two countries in these regions, and analyses how policies of confrontation in both countries have changed and developed over the different historical periods. The paper will have a particular focus on post-2005, because there is compelling evidence indicating a substantial expansion of Iran’s engagement in these regions.... view less
Keywords
Iran; Israel; East Africa; international conflict; contemporary history; historical development; foreign policy; exertion of government pressure; financial assistance; weapon; selling; stationing of troops; foreign countries; geopolitics; Middle East
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Rivalität von Staaten; Rotes Meer; Historischer Vergleich; Konflikt geringer Intensität; Einflussspäre; Waffenlieferungen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 341-355
Journal
Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, 17 (2023) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/25765949.2023.2299076
ISSN
2576-5957
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed