The Evolution of the Regional Security Policy of Saudi Arabia and Turkey: Similarities and Differences

Avatkov, Vladimir; Kashirina, Tatiana V.; Ostanin-Golovnya, Vasily

doi:10.31857/S013038640020806-4

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The Evolution of the Regional Security Policy of Saudi Arabia and Turkey: Similarities and Differences

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S013038640020806-4-1

DOI

10.31857/S013038640020806-4

Publication type

Article

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Published

Authors

Vladimir Avatkov

Affiliation: Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences, RAS
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

Tatiana V. Kashirina

Affiliation: Moscow State Linguistic University
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

Vasily Ostanin-Golovnya

Affiliation: Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences, RAS
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

Journal name

Novaia i noveishaia istoriia

Edition

Issue 6

Pages

167-179

Abstract

The authors analyse the configuration and major directions of the current regional security policies of Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as some of the leading players in the Middle East. The strategic location of the region, combined with high levels of conflict and a number of other factors, has turned the region into a real Gordian knot of global politics. The issue of security in this part of the world is a key item on both the Middle Eastern and global agenda.

Most of the internal processes in the Middle East today depend on the balance of power among regional 'heavyweights', the most prominent of which are Iran, Israel, Turkey, and a number of Arab countries headed by Saudi Arabia. The authors examine the current regional security policies of Riyadh and Ankara as they, with their considerable resources, seek to realise their ambitions both internationally and regionally, resulting in direct competition for leadership in several overlapping areas between them. At the same time, due to geographical proximity and a number of other factors, the spheres of interest of Saudi and Turkish foreign policies often overlap.

The authors draw parallels between the regional security policies of Saudi Arabia and Turkey in the Middle East, identifying overlapping areas of interest between the two countries that not only underpin their cooperation, but also create grounds for competition between them.

Keywords

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Middle East, regional security, regional politics, security policy

Received

20.07.2022

Publication date

19.12.2022

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31058

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GOST	Avatkov V., Kashirina T., Ostanin-Golovnya V. The Evolution of the Regional Security Policy of Saudi Arabia and Turkey: Similarities and Differences // Novaia i noveishaia istoriia – 2022. – Issue 6 C. 167-179 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://nni.jes.su/S013038640020806-4-1 (circulation date: 11.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013038640020806-4
MLA	Avatkov, Vladimir, Kashirina, Tatiana V, Ostanin-Golovnya, Vasily "The Evolution of the Regional Security Policy of Saudi Arabia and Turkey: Similarities and Differences." Novaia i noveishaia istoriia 6 (2022):167-179. DOI: 10.31857/S013038640020806-4
APA	Avatkov V., Kashirina T., Ostanin-Golovnya V. (2022). The Evolution of the Regional Security Policy of Saudi Arabia and Turkey: Similarities and Differences. Novaia i noveishaia istoriia (6), pp.167-179 DOI: 10.31857/S013038640020806-4

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