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Iran's multi-faceted strategy in Deir ez-Zor: from fighting terrorism to creating a zone of influence
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Abstract One aspect of Iran’s involvement in Syria that has come under the spotlight recently is Iran's growing presence and activities in Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria. Not only has Iran established its military presence in the region by deploying troops and constructing military bases, it has also ... view more
One aspect of Iran’s involvement in Syria that has come under the spotlight recently is Iran's growing presence and activities in Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria. Not only has Iran established its military presence in the region by deploying troops and constructing military bases, it has also been active in social, cultural, and economic spheres. Many observers believe that Iran's goal is to establish a "land corridor" to connect the country to Lebanon via Iraq and Syria. Others argue that Iran is attempting to expand its ideological influence in Deir ez-Zor by promoting Shi'ism. However, the Islamic Republic is pursuing a multifaceted strategy in the area. Tehran wants to establish an economic corridor to the Mediterranean to play a role in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Iran is also trying to create a zone of influence in Syria's east while strengthening its deterrence against Israel and the United States. Preventing the revival of the so-called Islamic State (IS) remains another priority. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Syria; civil war; Iran; military presence; cooperation; political influence; political strategy; foreign policy; economic relations; security policy; defense policy; geopolitics; Arab countries; Middle East
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Verteidigungs- und sicherheitsbezogene Beziehungen; Dair az-Zaur; Einflusssphäre; Abschreckung/Abschreckungsstrategie
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 15/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C15
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications