The Dilemma of Security and Defense in the Gulf Region

edited by Dania Thafer and Khalid Al-Jaber

Book cover: The Dilemma of Security and Defense in the Gulf Region

Extent: 244 pages

Publisher: Gulf International Forum

Subjects: Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Social Sciences 

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(November 2019)

ISBN: 9781732804340

Price: $19.99

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PDF (Published)

(November 2019)

ISBN: 9781732804357

Price: $16.00

For a variety of contributing factors, the defense and security status of the Gulf region is facing a dilemma between the maintenance of regional security and the preservation of domestic security interests. This dilemma stems from the perceived decline of U.S. influence and lingering consequences of the Arab Spring movements. Divisions and armed conflicts, both within the Gulf itself and the surrounding region are a result of this changing political order and the ascension of many of the Gulf states on the international scene. These evolving dynamics will set in motion various defense and security consequences for the Gulf and the greater Middle East which are addressed in this edited volume. With contributions from practitioners as well as academics, this book will be a vital resource for both researchers and policymakers.

  • Edited by Khalid Al-Jaber
  • Edited by Dania Thafer