In the last decade, rulers in Gulf regimes have aspired to greater
strategic autonomy and distance from the West. Coined the "Gulf
moment" by local commentators, this regional trend reflects a
redistribution of power in the Arab world. This is the first book
to examine the military dimensions of these shifts. Gulf military
strategy has prioritised the improvement of local armed forces and
the diversification of defence partnerships towards countries such
as Russia, Turkey or China. However, this book shows how this has
led to the militarisation of Gulf societies, the further erosion of
multilateral initiatives - including the Gulf Cooperation Council -
and the Gulf's perilous involvement in the war in Yemen. The book
also highlights enduring reliance on the West. Each chapter covers
a key aspect of defence policy from governance of armed forces,
military education and power projection capabilities to regional
security cooperation and lessons from warfighting experiences.
Close attention is paid to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates
and Qatar, countries that have enjoyed prominent roles in the
region’s security affairs during the last ten years. The research
is based on extensive fieldwork and interviews with major
decision-makers, officials, and diplomatic and military
representatives. It is also uses recently declassified official
documents to gain rare insight into what Gulf countries intend for
their defence policies.
General
Imprint: |
I.B. Tauris
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Jean-Loup Samaan
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
264 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7556-5070-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7556-5070-0 |
Barcode: |
9780755650705 |
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