Iranian and Saudi mutual (mis)representations: a study of the relationship between discourses of othering, political confrontation and sectarian strife by Mohammad, T

“…</p> <p>The study findings identify a paradigm shift in analysis of the Saudi-Iranian relationship, moving away from conventional geopolitical and sectarian paradigms, which have been dominant. I conclude that religious and sectarian identities remained a propaganda tool, whereas, the nature of the agenda promoted by both sides was political in nature. …”