Open AccessThe regional counter-blocs strategy in the context of the Middle East Second Cold War
Author(s) -
Bayan Maqsed Al-Safi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-3418
DOI - 10.18535/ijsrm/v9i6.sh01
Subject(s) - geopolitics , ideology , political science , context (archaeology) , cold war , middle east , order (exchange) , nuclear weapon , islam , loyalty , adversary , political economy , foreign policy , economy , development economics , sociology , geography , law , politics , economics , computer security , archaeology , finance , computer science
Iranian Shiite geopolitical theories aimed at forming a transnational ideological project in order to unite the Islamic world and the formation of Iran military and ideological strategically allies in addition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions have shaken the regional alliances system. Adapting to a radical change in regional policy and security requires the use of a counter-bloc strategy with account for questions regarding the structure, formation, motivation, and risk involved with counter-bloc to Iran. For countries with a Sunni ideology, this stage requires reformulating and upgrading their strategy with a regional ally characterized by hostility to Iran and loyalty to USA, in addition to military, nuclear and cyber capabilities and global support to form a counter-bloc. Israel, a historical enemy of the Arab nation became the best option. Turkey’s absence within this structure may impede the success or continuity of the strategy of the counter-Iran bloc.