Costantini & Donelli “Sponsor-Proxy Dynamics in MENA”

• What is Costantini & Donelli study focus?

  the dynamics between sponsors and proxies in the Middle East and North Africa
• multipolarity?

  The study explores the concept of decentered multipolarity, which refers to a global system where power is distributed among multiple actors, including states and non-state entities.

  They analyze how decentered multipolarity shapes the relationships between sponsors and proxies in the MENA region.
• sponsor-proxy relationships?

  Through the states and non-state actors Costantini and Donelli examine the role of ideology, religion, ethnicity, and strategic interests
• what do they discuss about the role of non-state actors?

  how non-state actors challenge state authority, disrupt regional stability, and influence geopolitical dynamics
• implications for regional security?

  Impact on regional security, stability, and conflict resolution efforts in the MENA region
• What was their conclusion?

  That understanding sponsor-proxy dynamics is essential for analyzing and addressing the root causes of conflict and insecurity in the MENA region

  Their study sheds light on the intricate dynamics between sponsors and proxies in the MENA region, highlighting the complexities and challenges associated with decentered multipolarity and non-state actor influence in regional security affairs.