The Role and Function of Anti-Systemic Groups in the Order Control System of Western Asia Region (Balance of Power, Deterrence, and Compellence)

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Article 5, Volume 4, Issue 2, October 2016, Pages 119-146   

Document Type: مقالات

DOI: 10.22067/jipr.v4i2.53477

Authors

Farhad Ghasemi^{* 1}; bahram einollahi²

¹Tehran University

²tehran university

Abstract

Today, theory of control provides a rich methodology and a set of supporting principles and tools for analysis of regional orders and its strategies and actors. Today, anti- systemic groups is a key concept in modern management of regional orders and interconnection between control system and new actors. Despite significant changes in international relations in recent decades the study of regional orders and their control are not at core of theories of international relation. Anti-systemic groups, as one of control variables in the regional orders, particularly in West Asia regional order, as an important strategic region, has been highlighted. Therefore, the core object of current research is to make a response to this question that what is the role and function of anti-systemic groups in order control system of West Asia region? In reply to this question, it can be said that anti-systemic groups will help to operation of control systems, including balance of power, deterrence and compellence, in asymmetrical condition of power and complexity of regional order. So, explaining the problem of offensive and resistant anti-systemic groups, as a mechanism for balancing, deterring and compelling, in West Asia region, is the main aim of this article. This survey concludes by considering the functions of these new actors for attempts to explain the management of new regional order.

Keywords

West Asia; Complex deterrence; Smart balance of power; Anti-systemic groups; Compellence

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