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Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are frequently analyzed together as key regional powers in the Middle East, often compared regarding their foreign policy activism, regional hegemony, and strategic interests in areas like the Horn of Africa as noted in [1], [2], and [3]. They are also frequently mentioned in the context of regional security dynamics, including nuclear proliferation interests [4] and their inclusion or exclusion from major economic and geopolitical initiatives like the IMEC or the 'Cotton Road' [5], [6].
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Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de 8 facts
claimThe interest of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in Africa is not a new development, nor is it limited solely to the Horn of Africa.
claimThe scope of regional powers research has expanded to include countries such as South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, as these nations have come to play a major role in shaping their respective regions.
claimThe interest of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in Africa is neither new nor limited to the Horn of Africa.
claimWhile Brazil and South Africa have experienced a loss of influence in recent years, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are actively striving to achieve regional power status.
referenceCountries such as Turkey, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran are increasingly categorized as regional powers due to their growing power capabilities and increased political activism (Kardaş 2013, Ogunnubi et al. 2017).
claimThe competition for regional leadership between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Turkey's increased foreign-policy activism, and the persistence of territorial disputes in the South China Sea indicate the growing salience of regions in world politics.
claimRecent endeavors by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in the Horn of Africa have raised concerns that the Middle Eastern struggle for hegemony might be replicated in that region.
claimThe recent endeavours of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in the Horn of Africa have raised fears that the Middle Eastern struggle for hegemony will be repeated in a region of vast geostrategic importance.
Iranian proxy network in Middle East is in disarray, experts ... jpost.com 1 fact
claimDonald Trump's 'Cotton Road' initiative is a project that seeks to isolate Iran by fostering stronger economic ties among Saudi Arabia, India, and other key regional players, while sidelining Iran and potentially Turkey.
We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org 1 fact
claimSpain, Chile, Russia, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt have voiced concern or condemnation regarding U.S. unilateral coercive action against Iran's proxy network.
How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org 1 fact
claimIf Iran proliferates nuclear weapons, Israel's nuclear posture may shift dramatically, and regional proliferation may become more likely as actors such as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt have expressed interest in nuclear deterrence.