The Middle East is in the midst of a realignment of power; Regional competition to stabilize the position Seyed Abdul Amir Nabbi, professor of regional studies at the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": Iran's relations with Arab countries have experienced significant ups and downs during the past year and a half, under the influence of the last two wars. The fact is that the Middle East is changing rapidly and the old arrangements are giving way to new arrangements. In such a situation, the countries of the region try to protect their national interests by adapting to developments and influencing as much as possible the path of changes to reduce possible costs and damages. However, some stronger players seek to take advantage of this situation to establish their regional supremacy. Read the full text here.