Effective Geopolitical Foundations of Shia in Regional System of the Middle East

Abstract

Shia Muslims, including the geographical area of the government, are of such a plurality and diversity regarding the natural and humane geographical dimensions. These have made the very complex geopolitical issues full of structural differences and conflicts which are dependent on the accurate recognition of the geopolitical roots and foundations affecting the region. To this end, in this paper the effective geopolitical foundations of Shia in the regional system of the Middle East have been considered. The method of the present research is descriptive-analytical. The research question is as the following: What are the main factors effecting the geopolitical formation of Shia in the regional system?  Data collection was carried out through a library and field method and to complete the questionnaires and determine the sample population 269 samples were selected from Morgan standard table. According to the results, geographical area was the first influential factor in creating a link to the concept of power that Shia today has become geopolitical subject, because the attraction of the Shia geography is the regions that affect the power relations at the regional and global levels. The existence of the Holy shrines of Atabat-e-Àlliat is the second factor affecting the Shias and the third factor is the disputes and Wahhabism that influnce the creation of the patterns and mutual actions of Shias in the Middle East.