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The Kingdom and the Glory?
- Simon Mabon
- Political Science
- 1 September 2020
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has faced a number of serious challenges to its geopolitical position in the Persian Gulf regional security complex. Having long relied upon the United States as a…
Saudi Arabia and Iran: Power and Rivalry in the Middle East
- Simon Mabon
- Biology
- 28 September 2013
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Ethnic Identity and the State in Iran
- Simon Mabon
- Sociology
- 1 October 2013
Alam Saleh’s first monograph, Ethnic Identity and the State in Iran (published recently by Palgrave Macmillan), offers a fascinating insight into the inner workings of Iran, challenging many of the…
Desectarianization: Looking Beyond the Sectarianization of Middle Eastern Politics
- Simon Mabon
- Sociology, Political ScienceThe Review of Faith & International Affairs
- 2 October 2019
Violent fragmentation in the Middle East has often been reduced to a consequence of “ancient hatreds” that pit Sunni against Shi’a. One of the more compelling arguments to understand the emergence of…
The End of the Battle for Bahrain and the Securitization of Bahraini Shi'a
- Simon Mabon
- Political ScienceThe Middle East Journal
- 1 March 2019
Abstract:Since protests shook Bahrain in 2011, the Saudi-backed regime there has embarked on a series of strategic moves, crushing dissent both at home and abroad. This article explores the methods…
Contested spaces and sectarian narratives in post:uprising Bahrain
- Sossie Kasbarian, Simon Mabon
- History, Sociology
- 1 October 2016
In early February 2011, people took to the streets of Manama, Bahrain, protesting against the political system of the Al Khalifa monarchy. Although initially occurring along non-sectarian lines, the…
Muting the trumpets of sabotage: Saudi Arabia, the US and the quest to securitize Iran
- Simon Mabon
- Political Science
- 11 July 2017
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In recent years, the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran has become increasingly influential in shaping the nature of Middle Eastern politics, with the two exerting influence across the…
Qatar and the Gulf Crisis: A Study of Resilience by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen (review)
- Simon Mabon
- Political Science
- 13 January 2021
about the strategic partnership with Pakistan. Even then, Nawaz knows to tread carefully in discussing such topics as the military’s close ties to certain jihadi groups, its involvement with proxies…
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