Turkey and Iran stand out in the Middle East for being formidable non-Arab (Turkish and Persian respectively), predominantly Muslim countries in the region. Their flanking of the Levant and shared border in the South Caucasus makes for dynamic bilateral and regional relations. Part six explores the role these countries play in region dynamics with a focus on foreign policy.

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