122. Iran & Saudi Arabia: The Rivalry that Split the Islamic World
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Power Shifts: Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Late 1970s
This chapter examines the Iranian Revolution and its impact on political dynamics, focusing on Khomeini's consolidation of power and the sidelining of secular factions. It contrasts this with the conservative landscape of Saudi Arabia during the same period, highlighting the tensions that arose from the 1979 siege of the Holy Mosque in Mecca and the subsequent shift towards radicalism. The interplay of modernization, conservatism, and evolving geopolitical concerns is explored, shedding light on the historical roots of the ongoing rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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