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Title Impact of Abraham Accords on Iran’s National Security

Author(s) Ansar Alam

Abstract ABSTRACT This study focuses on the changing political dynamics of the Middle East region after the Abraham Accords. The Trump administration facilitated the deal and thereby the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan recognized Israel. There are many underlying reasons for signing the pact, these motivations include political, economic as well and security. One of the major reasons is the threat from Iran. All the signatories of the Abraham Accords share rivalry with Iran, the security threats from Tehran have pushed the Arabs and Israel to join hands with each other. The study found that Israel’s main concern of security is Iran and its extensive network of proxies; likewise, Iran’s main fear is the United States, some Arab states, and Israel. So, the signing of the Abraham Accords appears as a nightmare for Iran and the Arab-Israeli rapprochement indicates serious fallouts for Tehran. The Abraham Accords directly impact the national security of Iran; hence, Iran uses proxies i.e., Iran exerts its influence over various institutes and non-state actors to achieve various security objectives to counter the underlying threats. The thesis finds that Tehran has been effective in maintaining a balance between its relationships with political leaders and its proxy clients thus far. Later the study examined that the Abraham Accords have further consolidated the relations between Tehran and some other states and non-state actors which share common objectives i.e., they oppose the United States, Israel, and some Arab states and support the Palestinian cause. It is determined that Iran will be able to accomplish its foreign policy objectives and increase its influence at a reduced cost by using proxy clients, provided that it has the flexibility to cut ties with them when necessary. The study is qualitative and uses secondary sources such as books, articles and updated online news and reports.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2016-01-24

Subject International Relations

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