السياسة العالمية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 85-97
2024-12-22

The Israeli-iranian Rivalry And The Quest For Supremacy In The Middle East

Authors : Bidi Leila .

Abstract

Iran and Israel had cultivated a stong alliance during the Cold War 1947-1991. Their economic and military cooperation was based on prevalent interests and threats. Nevertheless, the 1979 Islamic Revolution was a watershed event in the history of their relationship. The end of the Cold War and the Iraqi defeat in the first Persian Gulf War resulted in a shift in the balance of power. Thus, many states in the region had emerged as regional competitors. Iran and Israel became rivals for prominence in the region. Moreover, Iran nuclear controversy has further provoked hostilities between both states. Iran’s quest for nuclear capabilities is intended to gain its regional ambitions. Therefore, Israel is concenrned with preventing Iran’s possession of nuclear weapon capabilities at any cost.

Keywords

Israel Iran Rivalry Supremacy Middle East