Iran’s Proxy Strategy: Militant Networks and Regional Influence in the Middle East
| International Journal of Humanities and Social Science |
| © 2025 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal |
| Volume 12 Issue 1 |
| Year of Publication : 2025 |
| Authors : Abdul Samad, Erum Naz |
10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V12I1P101
How to Cite?
Abdul Samad, Erum Naz, "Iran’s Proxy Strategy: Militant Networks and Regional Influence in the Middle East," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 1-8, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V12I1P101
Abstract:
The paper examines Iran’s proxy forces and their role in shaping regional foreign policy and security dynamics in the Middle East. It highlights how Iran has historically leveraged these militias, particularly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, to project power and influence while minimizing direct military involvement. The study identifies key proxy groups, such as Hezbollah, the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen, analyzing their operational strategies and implications for regional stability. It argues that these proxy forces serve as crucial instruments for Iran, enabling it to achieve strategic objectives and maintain influence across sectarian and national divides. The research underscores the complexity of Iran’s proxy strategy, which blends ideological commitments with pragmatic security concerns. It concludes that these dynamics pose significant challenges for regional security and international policymakers.
Keywords:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Geopolitics, Hamas, Houthi, Hezbollah, Islamic Revolution, IRGC, Proxies.
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