Iran and Russia’s Security–Political Strategies in Syria (2011–2025): Cooperation, Convergence, and Divergence in Confronting Radical Groups and in the Scenario of Assad’s Collapse

Hamidreza Etemadi Fomeni; Malek Zolgadr; مهدی خوش‌خطی; فرهاد جعفری

doi:10.71490/prb.2025.1218992

June 4, 2025فصلنامه علمی مطالعات روابط بین المللOpen Access

Iran and Russia’s Security–Political Strategies in Syria (2011–2025): Cooperation, Convergence, and Divergence in Confronting Radical Groups and in the Scenario of Assad’s Collapse

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The paper aims to analyze the security-political relationship between Iran and Russia in Syria from 2011 to 2025, focusing on their responses to radical threats and the implications for regional order.
Comparative analysis of Iran and Russia's strategic overlaps and divergences in Syria
Examination of three key phases of the Syrian crisis: entry, stabilization, and post-power dynamics
Theoretical framework based on structural neorealism
Iran and Russia demonstrate operational alignments on the ground despite strategic differences
Geopolitical goals and long-term policies affect their interactions with the Syrian government's stability
The collaboration and divergence impact the power balance in the Middle East and future regional security arrangements.

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This analysis examines Iran and Russia’s strategies against radical groups in Syria, indicating geopolitical implications amidst Assad's potential collapse.

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