Journal or Publication Title:

Ժամանակակից Եվրասիա = Contemporary Eurasia

Date of publication:

2020

Volume:

9

Number:

2

ISSN:

2579-2970

Abstract:

Over the past two decades, there has been a noticeable shift in the relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Although they are attempting to keep their relationship secret, there is substantial evidence of their cooperation and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. How can formerly hostile countries get closer? According to the balance of power theory, states can forge alliances against one potential stronger power. In this case, both countries have shared concerns in the region, Turkey and Iran particularly. Hence, their newly emerged cooperation is meant to neutralize common threats, and the theory of the balance of power could explain Saudi Arabia’s and Israel’s recent rapprochement.

Publisher:

ՀՀ ԳԱԱ Արևելագիտության ինստիտուտ

Format:

pdf

Extent:

pp. 4-28

Identifier:

oai:arar.sci.am:269398

Location of original object:

ՀՀ ԳԱԱ Հիմնարար գիտական գրադարան