Building security in the Persian Gulf

The United States must determine how best to promote long-term security and stability in the Persian Gulf region while seeking to reduce the risks and costs imposed by its role as a permanent regional power. The author analyzes Iraq's future, the role of Iran, asymmetric threats, regional reass...

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Main Author: Hunter, Robert Edwards, 1940- (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND 2010.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:The United States must determine how best to promote long-term security and stability in the Persian Gulf region while seeking to reduce the risks and costs imposed by its role as a permanent regional power. The author analyzes Iraq's future, the role of Iran, asymmetric threats, regional reassurance, regional tensions, and the roles of other external actors. He then sets out criteria and requirements for a new regional security structure.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (204 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-175).
ISBN:9781282940390
9786612940392
9780833050236
Access:Open access