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This paper examines the geopolitical conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon between the period 2005 and 2011. The study is based on in-depth studies of the literature on the geopolitical conflict in the region and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, in addition to other literature related to the subject of the study. The study draws its information from relevant and authoritative books, academic articles and Web sites. It aims to explore the reasons behind the geopolitical conflict between the two regional powers Iran and Saudi Arabia and provides an analytical framework for this conflict. It examines the real reasons that tempt Iran and Saudi Arabia to interfere in Lebanese political affairs. The result of this study showed that the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon is for regional power, making use of Lebanon a fragile state. This paper is divided into five sections in addition to the introduction, conclusion and references.
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Hassan, Z. (2022). Regional Geopolitical Conflict and the Fragile State: Foreign Influence and Lebanon’s Sovereignty. In: AlDajani, I.M., Leiner, M. (eds) Reconciliation, Heritage and Social Inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08713-4_27
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