Rūykardʹhā-yi Shūrā-yi Hamkārī-i Khalīj-i Fārs dar qabāl-i qudrat-i minṭaqahʹī-i Īrān (2003-2018)

"Rūykardʹhā-yi Shūrā-yi Hamkārī-i Khalīj-i Fārs dar qabāl-i qudrat-i minṭaqahʹī-i Īrān (2003-2018)" offers a profound analysis of the geopolitical dynamics shaping the Middle East. Authored by ʻAlī ʻAbdulī and Ḥusayn Sūrī, this insightful volume investigates the strategic responses of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to the ascending regional influence of Īrān over a crucial fifteen-year period. Grounded in the theoretical framework of offensive realism, the text meticulously unpacks the ideological, military, and diplomatic facets of Īrān's presence in the region, including its capabilities and alliances. Concurrently, it scrutinises the GCC's countermeasures, from regional balancing and securitisation to alignment with international sanctions. Essential reading for scholars of international relations and political science, this comprehensive study provides a nuanced understanding of the enduring complexities and security architectures defining the Persian Gulf.