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Record Nr.

UNISA996320213503316

Autore

Hunter Robert Edwards <1940->

Titolo

Building security in the Persian Gulf [[electronic resource] /] / Robert E. Hunter

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Santa Monica, CA, : RAND, 2010

ISBN

1-282-94039-2

9786612940392

0-8330-5023-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (204 p.)

Disciplina

355/.0335536

Soggetti

Security, International - Persian Gulf Region

Persian Gulf Region Strategic aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-175).

Nota di contenuto

The basic framework -- Background and context -- The core challenges for a new security architecture -- Elements of security reassurance -- The Arab-Israeli conflict -- Regional tensions, crises, and conflicts -- Roles of other external actors -- Potential models or partners -- Arms control and confidence-building measures (CBMS).

Sommario/riassunto

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.