Jean-Loup Samaan

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New Military Strategies in the Gulf: The Mirage of Autonomy in Saudi Arabia, the Uae and QatarPaperback, 10 August 2023

New Military Strategies in the Gulf: The Mirage of Autonomy in Saudi Arabia, the Uae and Qatar
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Print Length
264 pages
Language
English
Publisher
I. B. Tauris & Company
Date Published
10 Aug 2023
ISBN-10
0755650719
ISBN-13
9780755650712

Description

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.

Product Details

Author:
Jean-Loup Samaan
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
10 August 2023
Dimensions:
21.59 x 13.79 x 2.54 cm
Genre:
Middle Eastern
ISBN-10:
0755650719
ISBN-13:
9780755650712
Language:
English
Location:
New York
Pages:
264
Weight:
453.59 gm

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