The New Arab Regional Order: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Policy

Abstract

Gregory Aftandilian examines the new Arab regional order that has emerged in recent years and analyzes opportunities and challenges for U.S. interests in the region as a result of this order. He argues that the new order encompasses two main alliances. The first is an anti-Islamist grouping of countries and factions opposed to the Muslim Brotherhood and likeminded Islamist groups. This alliance emerged in the aftermath of the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood in July 2013.Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait showered the new Egyptian government with billions of dollars in aid because they saw the Brotherhood as a threat. This alliance has expanded to include secular elements in Tunisia and Libya, as well as the Jordanian government.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1000185

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  • Gregory Aftandilian

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Agreements
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  • National Politics
  • National Security
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  • Terrorists
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