Arab-Iranian Relations: Dynamics of Conflict and Accommodation

This textbook helps students and readers navigate the various factors ranging from the legacy of the past, ethnic, sectarian differences, and cultural rivalry to the impact of colonial rule, modernization and state building, plus the evolving nature of the international political system and great power policies in shaping Arab-Iranian relations in the last seven decades.

The first part of this book looks into factors such as history, ethnic, sectarian and cultural issues that have shaped Ira...