This book addresses the structure of regional conflict in the Middle East through a deep historical-political reading of the Saudi-Iranian rivalry, spanning over seven decades.

The book seeks to move beyond simplistic explanations based solely on sectarianism or ideology. Instead, it deconstructs the complex factors that have shaped this competition:

·        Structural Factors: Political, economic, and international dynamics.

·        Key Drivers: The pivotal role of oil, international alliances, and the shifts in the regional order following the events of 1979.

·        Modern Era: The evolution of the conflict leading up to the post-2011 landscape.

The study highlights how this rivalry was reproduced as a "Cold War" within the Islamic world. It examines:

·        Proxy Conflicts: The use of external territories to wage indirect war.

·        Tools of Influence: The deployment of political and security assets to gain leverage.

·        Critical Narrative: A critique of narratives that reduce the region's complex crises to a single sectarian dimension.

This publication underscores RCD's ongoing effort to print and distribute high-quality research, studies, translations, and articles. The Center aims to support decision-making institutions and the scientific, intellectual, and cultural development of the country with professionalism and accuracy.

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