The Persian Gulf Balance of Power and United States Foreign Policy Response.

Abstract

The Persian Gulf Region is examined to identify the balance of power, factors affecting its stability are the Iran-Iraq War and the area's oil resources. The US interests in the Persian Gulf are to ensure the West's access to the region's oil, limit and reduce Soviet influence in the area, and promote stability in the region. US foreign policy is outlined and analyzed, with recommendations provided to enhance its effectiveness in the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194463

Entities

People

  • Craig R. Allen

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • United States Central Command
  • Warfare
  • Western Europe

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union