The mathematical simulation of conflict and strategies between Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia by game theory

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University of Imam Ali

Abstract

In this paper, the challenges between two countries, Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia, were modeled using game theory and we investigate strategies of each one of these countries. Finally, with the aim of investigating war utility. We are try to find the strategic equilibrium point between them. For this, we drive the utility function for each one of the categoric strategy of each side of the war and investigate on them.

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