September 24, 2025Contemporary LevantOpen Access

Weaponising sectarian emotions: Iran’s mobilisation strategy during the Syrian conflict (2012–2024)

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SASeyed Ali AlaviUniversity of London

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Analytical study reveals Iran's use of sectarian emotions to rally Shia fighters in the Syrian conflict, indicating deeper motivations beyond geopolitics.

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Iran's strategic framework in Syria was significantly influenced by weaponising sectarian emotions among the Shia populace, not just geopolitics.
Emotional drivers such as fear and devotion proved crucial in mobilising Shia fighters amid growing sectarian tensions from 2012 to 2024.
The investigation employed an eclectic approach, combining political psychology and geopolitical analysis to better understand Iran's actions.
The collapse of the Assad regime in 2024 highlights the importance of emotional convictions in motivating combatants beyond mere geopolitical interests.

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Seyed Ali Alavi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6e16f8b2b6861e4c3fffe https://doi.org/10.1080/20581831.2025.2559490

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Analytical study reveals Iran's use of sectarian emotions to rally Shia fighters in the Syrian conflict, indicating deeper motivations beyond geopolitics.

Weaponising sectarian emotions: Iran’s mobilisation strategy during the Syrian conflict (2012–2024)

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Weaponising sectarian emotions: Iran’s mobilisation strategy during the Syrian conflict (2012–2024)

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