Military security and political stability in the Gulf.

Analyzes challenges facing the rentier states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Steps the West might take in order to secure its national interests in the area; Changes in the dynamics of the area's political process; Opportunities derived from oil wealth; Threa...

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Published in:Arab Studies Quarterly Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 55 - 71
Main Author: Bahgat, Gawdat
Format: Article
Published: Pluto Journals Fall95
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Summary:Analyzes challenges facing the rentier states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Steps the West might take in order to secure its national interests in the area; Changes in the dynamics of the area's political process; Opportunities derived from oil wealth; Threats to political stability.