Iran: A Regional Power on the Ascent
Iran: A Regional Power on the Ascent
Author(s): Joshua P. WalcottSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Political Theory, Religion and science
Published by: Fundacja Instytut Nauki o Polityce
Keywords: Middle East; Iran; Balance of Power; Saudi Arabia; Hegemon; Arab Spring; Nuclear Agreement; War
Summary/Abstract: The United States of America is militarily and diplomatically disengaging from the Middle East. Concurrently, Iran as a Regional Power is on the perceived ascent. This article rationalizes the effects of America’s invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, the Arab Spring, and the Nuclear settlement with the P5+ group of nations on the distribution of power in the region. By utilizing Balance of Power Theory with reference to the distribution of power in the region, an examination of Iran interests in the region after 2017 and strategy for approaching these aims will be sort after.
Journal: Polish Journal of Political Science
- Issue Year: 3/2017
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 91-121
- Page Count: 31
- Language: English