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Since 1979, few rivalries have affected Middle Eastern politics as much as the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran. However, too often the rivalry has been framed purely in terms of 'proxy wars', sectarian difference or the associated conflicts that have broken out in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen. In this book, Simon Mabon presents a more nuanced assessment of the rivalry, outlining its history and demonstrating its impact across the Middle East. Highlighting the significance of local groups, Mabon shows how regional politics have shaped and been shaped by the rivalry. The book draws from social theory and the work of Pierre Bourdieu to challenge problematic assumptions about 'proxy wars', the role of religion, and sectarianism. Exploring the changing political landscape of the Middle East as a whole and the implications for regional and international security, Mabon paints a complex picture of this frequently discussed but oft-misunderstood rivalry.

Saudi Arabia --- Iran --- Middle East --- Foreign relations --- Politics and government --- Arabia saudita --- ʻArabīyah as Saʻūdīyah --- ʻArav ha-Saʻudit --- Hejaz and Nejd --- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia --- Mamlaka al-ʻArabiya as-Saʻudiya --- Mamlakah al-ʻArabīyah al-Saʻūdīyah --- Reino de Arabia Saudi --- Saudiarabien --- Saudovskai︠a︡ Aravii︠a︡ --- Sauji Arabia --- Saujiarabia --- Sha-tʻse A-la-po --- ערב הסעודית‏ --- サウディ・アラビア --- サウジアラビア --- Hejaz (Kingdom) --- República Islâmica do Irã --- Irã --- Persia --- Northern Tier --- Islamic Republic of Iran --- Jumhūrī-i Islāmī-i Īrān --- I-lang --- Paras-Iran --- Paras --- Persia-Iran --- I.R.A. --- Islamische Republik Iran --- Islamskai︠a︡ Respublika Iran --- I.R.I. --- IRI --- ايران --- جمهورى اسلامى ايران --- Êran --- Komarî Îslamî Êran