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Saudi Arabia and Iran

Ernie Rea and guests discuss Saudi Arabia and Iran and the role that religion is playing in the growing tension between them.

Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals for many years but recently this rivalry has become more intense. As the two countries struggle for regional dominance, what is the impact of this new β€˜Cold War’ on the whole of the Middle East? And why is the tension between the two more complicated than simply a disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims? Joining Ernie to discuss this conflict are Iranian academic Dr Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi (Goldsmiths, University of London), Dr Simon Mabon (Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Lancaster University) and Saudi Arabian academic Professor Madawi Al-Rasheed (London School of Economics).

Producer: Helen Lee

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 16:30
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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