Bahrain Defense Force's Regional Expeditionary Challenge: A Transformation in Response to A Time of Uncertainty, Ambiguity, and Enmity That Arise from Iran's Strategic Ambitions

Abstract

The political changes that brought about the 1979 Iranian Revolution did not remain a domestic affair, rather the new leadership in Tehran is determined from the outset to export their revolution across the Arabian Peninsula as part of their strategy to gain regional hegemony. Today, Irans ambitions and actions have increased in their scope and methods. It is motivated by religious zeal, geopolitical ambitions that are part of Irans imperial mindset, and the anxieties of the countrys leadership driven partly by their hostilities towards the United States and its regional alliances, namely Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. This requires transitioning the BDF into a regional expeditionary force, and to do so, it must develop three existing deficiencies: professionalize the force, increase interoperability, and strengthen the military industry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 2020
Accession Number
AD1177435

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  • Abdulla K. Al-khalifa

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  • Marine Corps University

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