THE AHMADINAJED ERA: IRAN'S LATIN AMERICAN STRATEGY AND ITS REPERCUSSIONS ON THE US AND GCC COUNTRIES | ||
| Øوليات أداب عين شمس | ||
| Volume 53, Issue 11 - Serial Number 3, September 2025, Pages 239-263 PDF (479.49 K) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/aafu.2025.380334.1912 | ||
| Author | ||
| Øنان الهاجري* | ||
| جامعة الكويت | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Objective: based on the soft power strategy analysisthis study examines the extent of Iran's involvement in Latin America during the Ahmadinejad era and evaluates its successes and shortcomings. The study examines the continuity of Iran's presence in the region despite the country's recovery in international politics and finance after reaching the Nuclear Deal with the West. Methods: The research uses a secondary data analysis approach to collect and analyze the phenomena of Iran’s presence in Latin America. Results: The paper draws to a close by positing that Iran's intentions for involvement in Latin America are intrinsically tied to sanctions instituted by Western nations. Additionally, the study shines a light on Iran's strategic use of soft power as a conduit to sway US dominance in the region. It further unveils that Iran's escalating fascination with Latin America carries both overt and covert consequences for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations' economic and political spheres. Conclusion: This paper also highlights the contentious aspects of Iran's strategy, particularly the potential threat to U.S. hegemony and regional stability in Latin America, as well as the implications for GCC countries both in regard to security and economic stability. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Ahmadinejad; Cultural Diplomacy; GCC; Iran; Soft Power | ||
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