‘Gray Zone’ Strategy as a Theory of Success for Revisionist Powers: Cases of Russia and Iran
Journal: The near East and Georgia
Year: 2023

The Russian and Iranian approach to warfare has gained significant traction as both revisionist actors have managed to play a ‘weaker hand’ effectively against their stronger rivals. Over the years, Moscow and Tehran have encapsulated a theory of success that entails creating asymmetric advantages and developing a competitive edge over their rivals. Their strategic approach is based on the assumption that undermining opponents with conventional forces is not an option and that strategic success