Arms Trade, Military Services and the Security Market in the Gulf States
Trends and Implications
Edited by Dania Thafer Edited by David B. Des Roches
The essays in this volume examine a range of issues in Gulf security. The Gulf is in the first rank of potential global flashpoints, and is the world’s largest market for weapons imports. Security in the Gulf, however, is complicated: the Arab states of the Gulf have pursued different defence policies and different ways of building u
The Gulf is in the first rank of potential global flashpoints. It is the largest market for weapons imports in the world, and is considered to be a vital interest of all the great powers. Iran is viewed as an expansionist threat by the Arab states of the Gulf, who have built considerable militaries in a historically short timeframe. Security in the Gulf, however, is a complicated matter. The Arab states of the Gulf have pursued different defense policies as well as different ways of building up their forces. In some instances, the establishment of a strong military is not just a way to ensure security, but also a way to build a national identity. In other cases, great powers (such as the United States) seek to promote cooperation between the Arab Gulf militaries as an interim step to promote political reform and integration. The essays in this volume examine a broad range of issues in Gulf security. Security is a complex and subjective matter–the various perspectives in this volume combine to form a holistic view of a challenging and evolving topic.
- Edited by Dania Thafer
- Edited by David B. Des Roches
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