Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study and analyze the Iranian policy towards the Middle East (ME) and its consequences on Egypt. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the national interest approach and system analysis approach as analytical framework. Findings Several areas are points such as pillars of the Iranian National strategy, pillars of the Iranian policy in the ME and the concept of the Iranian National Security. Originality/value Iran is one of the most important and influential regional powers in the Middle East that affects dramatically regional security and stability. The paper analyzes Iranian policy in the ME and its determinants. In this context, this study deals with the Iranian strategy and Iranian interests. It focuses on the impact of Iranian policy on Egypt and its national security from a comprehensive perspective.

Highlights

  • Iran has been playing an important role in the Middle East (ME). Iran was and still one of the main competitive regional powers

  • Over centuries, Iran has been playing an important role in the Middle East (ME)

  • Since the Islamic Revolution in late 1970s, its goals and interests are in conflict with those of the Arab countries, in general, and Egypt, in particular, a matter that increases the importance of the in-depth study of Iranian policy

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Introduction

Iran has been playing an important role in the Middle East (ME). Iran was and still one of the main competitive regional powers.

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